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The jaw bone or mandible is located in the head, it is the only skull bone that moves. It is fairly simple to judge where it is, below the bottom teeth. To find it put your hand on your chin, that's it, then to find the ramus (at the back) slide your hand round the side at the bottom until you come to a shapr upwards corner, this is the ramus.
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What does mandible the bone of the body do?
The mandible is the lower jaw bone and its primary function is to support the lower teeth, allowing for chewing and speech. It also plays a role in stabilizing the position of the tongue and aiding in facial expressions.
What is the correct name for jaw bone?
In anatomy and physiology the jawbone is known as the mandible. The jawbone is the largest and strongest bone in the face.
What part of the body is the mandible?
The mandible is the lower jawbone, which is the largest and strongest bone in the human face. It plays a crucial role in chewing, speaking, and facial structure.
Where does the masseter temporalis and pterygoids all insert?
The masseter inserts on the mandible, specifically on the angle and ramus. The temporalis inserts on the coronoid process of the mandible. The lateral pterygoid inserts on the condyloid process of the mandible, while the medial pterygoid inserts on the angle of the mandible.
The only bone connected to the skull by a freely movable joint?
The lower jaw bone (mandible) is the only bone connected to the skull by a freely movable joint, known as the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This joint allows for actions such as chewing, speaking, and yawning.
Where in the body can you find the buccinator muscle?
In the face begining at the mandible
Where on the body is the mandible?
lower jawbone
Where in your body is mandible found?
it's your jawbone.
Is the mandible the strongest lever in the body?
yes
What do your mandible do?
Is the only moing bone in body
What is the function of the mandible?
The mandible helps you chew your food and communicate with words. think about it if you didn't have a mandible... it would be pretty hard to do both those things!!!
A muscle that inserts on the body of the mandible is probably involved in?
chewing
What bone contains alveoli bearing teeth?
The maxilla support the upper row of teeth. Mandible support the lower row of teeth.
How many maxilla bones are in the human body?
Just one, the mandible.
What parts of the body of ants is used to protection?
Primarily the mandible and claws
What's the difference between protraction and retraction?
Protraction of the mandible (jaw bone) is making an under-bite. (protrusion of mandible) Retraction of mandible would be creating an over-bite.
Where is the mandible?
The mandible is your jaw.
