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the name for the upper jaw is maxilla and the name for the lower jaw is mandible
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Is a valplast upgrade partial or a 'lower fulcrum metal' partial better for 2 missing molars on either side of the lower jaw?
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Where did the bullet that killed Martin Luther King Jr. hit him?
I believe the bullet entered in his lower right cheek just above the jaw bone, travelled through his neck and lodged in his rear shoulder blade. If you look at some of the pictures of him laying in the coffin you can see the patch work that the mortician did around the lower right cheek area.
When was Al Capone in Moose Jaw?
Historians aren't even sure that Al Capone ever came to Moose Jaw. If he did, it was probably in the 1930's, or late 20's.
Who is the king with a large jaw in egland in 1775?
Henry V111
How do you stretch barbed wire with farm jack?
Attach one end of the wire SECURELY to a fence post. At the other end, lower the jack to its lowest point, and place the jack parallel to the ground, with the butt resting against a fence post. SOME jacks have a wire stretcher jaw- if so, clamp the wire in the jaw. Others will require the wire to be hooked over the jack point. Pump the jack while holding the base against the post- when taut, have a helper secure the wire with staples.
What is the jaw called?
Upper jaw is a maxilla, and the lower jaw is a mandible.
What are the names of the bones in the horses head?
(Skull) Orbit of eye, Nasal bone, Maxilla (upper jaw) and mandible (lower jaw)
Why can you move your lower jaw and not upper jaw?
Because your upper jaw is part of your skull which is connected to your spine and your lower jaw is connected to your upper jaw by a hinge type joint that allows you to move your lower jaw so that we can eat. So therefore we cannot move our upper jaw because that would require moving our head which would move our lower jaw too.
Why can you move your lower jaw and not the upper jaw?
Because your upper jaw is part of your skull which is connected to your spine and your lower jaw is connected to your upper jaw by a hinge type joint that allows you to move your lower jaw so that we can eat. So therefore we cannot move our upper jaw because that would require moving our head which would move our lower jaw too.
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.
Can a infected top tooth infect the lower jaw?
No, but a toothache in the upper jaw can refer pain to the lower jaw.
What does the upper jaw do on a fish?
The upper jaw on fishes functions the same as the upper jaw in Humans . They just have different teeth. The upper jaw on most animals functions as a platform for the lower jaw to close against .
How many teeth does a buffalo have upper jaw and lower jaw separately and total?
baffalo has no upper teeth
Do you wear your mouthpiece on the upper or lower jaw?
Is really what makes you comfortable, Most players wear it on the upper jaw.
Does both upper and lower jaw of a dog move?
No the upper jaw is attached to the rest of the skull and is fixed in position while the bottom jaw is jointed.
How many permanent teeth are there in your upper jaw?
16 upper 16 lower
What is the importance of the different elevations and depressions in the upper and lower jaw?
The importance of the different elevations and depressions in the upper and lower jaw help it function well. This is because of the space that it provides.
