Humerus vs Mandible
| Property | Humerus | Mandible |
|---|---|---|
| Latin Name | Os humeri | Os mandibulae |
| Type | Bone | Bone |
| Body System | Skeletal | Skeletal |
| Body Region | Upper Arm | Face |
| Function | The bone of the upper arm connecting the shoulder to the elbow. Provides attachment points for muscles of the shoulder and arm, enabling a wide range of upper limb movements. | The only movable bone of the skull, forming the lower jaw. Essential for mastication (chewing), speech articulation, and maintaining the lower dental arch. |
| Clinical Significance | Surgical neck fractures are common in elderly patients. Midshaft fractures may damage the radial nerve causing wrist drop. Supracondylar fractures are the most common elbow fractures in children. | Mandibular fractures are the second most common facial fractures. The inferior alveolar nerve runs through the mandibular canal and can be damaged during wisdom tooth extraction. Temporomandibular joint disorders cause … |
| FMA ID | 13303 | 52748 |
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Humerus
Os humeri
The bone of the upper arm, the humerus connects the shoulder to the elbow and provides the attachment points for muscles of the shoulder and arm that enable a wide range of upper limb movement. …