Mandible vs skull
| Properti | Mandible | skull |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Latin | Os mandibulae | cranial skeleton |
| Tipe | Bone | Organ |
| Sistem Tubuh | Skeletal | N/A |
| Wilayah Tubuh | Face | N/A |
| Fungsi | 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 |
| Signifikansi Klinis | 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 |