Mandible vs skull
| 속성 | Mandible | skull |
|---|---|---|
| 라틴어 명칭 | Os mandibulae | cranial skeleton |
| 유형 | Bone | Organ |
| 신체 계통 | Skeletal | N/A |
| 신체 부위 | Face | N/A |
| 기능 | 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 |
| 임상적 의의 | 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 |