Mandible vs Tibia
| Thuộc tính | Mandible | Tibia |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Latin | Os mandibulae | Os tibiae |
| Loại | Bone | Bone |
| Hệ thống cơ thể | Skeletal | Skeletal |
| Vùng cơ thể | Face | Leg |
| Chức năng | The only movable bone of the skull, forming the lower jaw. Essential for mastication (chewing), speech articulation, and maintaining the lower dental arch. | The larger of the two leg bones, the tibia bears most of the weight transmitted from the femur to the foot. It provides attachment for muscles of the leg and … |
| Tầm quan trọng lâm sàng | 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 … | Tibial plateau fractures affect the knee joint. Tibial shaft fractures are the most common long bone fractures. Stress fractures of the tibia are common in athletes and military personnel. |
| FMA ID | 52748 | 24476 |
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Mandible
Os mandibulae
The only movable bone of the skull, the mandible forms the lower jaw and is essential to mastication, the articulation of speech, and support of the lower dental arch. A horseshoe-shaped body carries the alveolar …