| Term | Definition |
|---|
| body | most anterior part extending horizontally to the mandiular joint |
| angle | where the body and ramus of the mandible meet |
| ramus | the vertical portion of the mandible extending from the angle |
| coronoid process | anterior process of the mandibular ramus which provides insertion of the temporalis muscle |
| condyloid process | the most posterior process of the mandibular ramus which contributes to the temporomandibular joint |
| mandibular notch | separates the coronoid and condyloid processes of the ramus |
| mandibular foramen | paired opening on the medial surface of the mandibular body |
| mental foramen | paired opening on the anterolateral aspect of the mandibular body |
| mandibular symphysis | depression in the chin indicating fusion of the two mandibular bodies |
| alveolus | socket loined with connective tissue in which a tooth is fastened |
| alveolar margin | projectio of the maxilla and mandible where tooth sockets are located |
| hyoid bone | "U-shaped" bone located in the neck superior to the larynx; tongue muscle attachment |
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