Mandible vs skull
| Eigenschaft | Mandible | skull |
|---|---|---|
| Lateinischer Name | Os mandibulae | cranial skeleton |
| Typ | Bone | Organ |
| Körpersystem | Skeletal | N/A |
| Körperregion | Face | N/A |
| Funktion | The only movable bone of the skull, forming the lower jaw. Essential for mastication (chewing), speech articulation, and maintaining the lower dental arch. | N/A |
| Klinische Bedeutung | 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 … | N/A |
| FMA ID | 52748 | 46565 |