Mandible vs skull
| 特性 | Mandible | skull |
|---|---|---|
| ラテン語名 | Os mandibulae | cranial skeleton |
| 種類 | Bone | Organ |
| 器官系 | Skeletal | N/A |
| 身体部位 | Face | N/A |
| 機能 | 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 |
| 臨床的意義 | 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 |