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The lower jaw, or mandible, serves several essential functions. It is crucial for chewing and grinding food, facilitating the mechanical digestion process. Additionally, the mandible plays a key role in speech by helping to articulate sounds and words. It also supports the lower teeth and contributes to the overall structure of the face.
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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 .
What are the functions of the mandible?
The mandible is the lower jaw bone, used in speaking and mastication.
The only movable bone of the face is the?
mandible or lower jaw is the movable portion of our skull....
What is the scientific name of lower jaw?
The mandible. See the related link for more information.
What is the jaw called?
Upper jaw is a maxilla, and the lower jaw is a mandible.
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 names are given to the lower and upper jaw?
the name for the upper jaw is maxilla and the name for the lower jaw is mandible
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.
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.
What is glide and hinge movement of mandible?
Glide movement of the mandible involves sliding the lower jaw forward or backward in a smooth linear motion. Hinge movement of the mandible involves opening and closing the jaw like a hinge, allowing for the up and down motion of the lower jaw. These movements are essential for functions such as chewing and speaking.
The bone that holds you bottom teeth?
Mandible is the lower jaw and maxible is the upper jaw.
How many bones movable bones does the skull have?
Only one, the mandible or lower jaw.Only one, the lower jaw or mandible.
