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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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Do buffalo have both upper and lower jaws?

Yes, buffalo have both upper and lower jaws. Like most mammals, their jaw structure allows them to chew and grind food effectively. The upper jaw is typically fixed, while the lower jaw can move to facilitate this process. This anatomical feature is essential for their herbivorous diet.


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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Why is it that upper first premolar erupts ahead than upper canine?

The upper first premolar typically erupts before the upper canine due to the sequence of tooth development and the timing of eruption. Premolars generally emerge earlier in the dental arch as part of the transition from primary to permanent teeth, while canines usually take longer to develop fully. This staggered eruption pattern is influenced by the growth and spacing of the jaw, allowing the premolar to establish its position before the canine emerges. Additionally, the functional roles of these teeth in chewing and alignment also dictate their eruption timing.


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.

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What is the jaw called?

Upper jaw is a maxilla, and the lower jaw is a mandible.


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 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 .


Can a infected top tooth infect the lower jaw?

No, but a toothache in the upper jaw can refer pain to 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.


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.


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 the crocodile move its upper jaw?

No, crocodiles do not move their upper jaw; it is fixed in place. Instead, they primarily move their lower jaw to open and close their mouths. This anatomical structure allows them to exert a powerful bite, as the upper jaw serves as a stable platform while the lower jaw does the movement.


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 does the upper jaw do?

Upper jaw is stable and is not movable. Together with lower jaw, it forms a DYNAMIC masticating system. Together both jaws also help in phonation.