Mandible vs skull
| Propiedad | Mandible | skull |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre latino | Os mandibulae | cranial skeleton |
| Tipo | Bone | Organ |
| Sistema corporal | Skeletal | N/A |
| Región corporal | Face | N/A |
| Función | 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 |
| Significado clínico | 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 |