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Lateral pterygoid (HOLES book, pg 155 part a )
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What is the chewing muscle covering the angle of the mandible?
The masseter muscle is the chewing muscle covering the angle of the mandible. During bilateral contraction, the muscle elevates the mandible, raising the lower jaw.
Formation of mandible?
The formation of mandible helps serve for the reception of the lower jaw.
What helps to lower the mandible?
Shut up lamess
What is the antagonist muscle of the mandible?
The antagonist muscle opposes a movement, slows it down and returns the appendage to is natural position once the movement is complete. They work in conjunction with agonist muscles in creating a balanced movement and return.
How many bones movable bones does the skull have?
Only one, the mandible or lower jaw.Only one, the lower jaw or mandible.
Contain aveoli bearing teeth?
Mandible (lower jaw) and maxilla (lower jaw)
What is the other name for the upper jaw?
The mandible
What bird is the only bird to have a lower mandible longer than the upper mandible?
The Black Skimmer is the only bird to have a lower mandible longer than the upper mandible.
What is your chin made of?
A human's chin is primarily made of bone, specifically the mandible bone. This bone helps to support the lower teeth and provide structure to the lower part of the face. Additionally, the chin may also contain some muscle and soft tissue.
Scientific name of lower jaw?
Upper one is maxilla and lower one is mandible
Where is your mandible bone found?
The lower jaw
Is the lower jaw of a mammal called mandible?
The lower jaw of a mammal is called a mandible. The upper jaw is the maxilla.
