surangular bone
supra-angular
The surangular is a dermal bone of the lower jaw. It typically covers much of the dorsal and lateral surface of the posterior jaw and variably extends onto the medial (inside) surface. The surangular articulates with and supports the articular, which forms the jaw joint with the quadrate in most vertebrates, and is in turn supported by the angular. More distally, the surangular bridges the mandibular fenestra, if one is present. It may also bear a raised dorsal coronoid process, an important attachment site for the mandibular adductors. At its distal (or rostral) end, the surangular meets the dentary, the main tooth-bearing bone of the lower jaw in most vertebrates.
| Tipo | Bone |
| Estructura principal | bone of lower jaw |
| Nombre latino | supra-angular |
Subestructuras
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the surangular bone?
What is the Latin name for the surangular bone?
Estructuras relacionadas
Aviso médico
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