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Mandible

Lower jawbone.

lower jaw

The mandible is the lower jawbone, the largest and strongest bone in the human face.

Pronunciation

/mænˈdaɪbl/

Etymology

From Latin mandibula, from manus 'hand' + -bula suffix denoting something resembling.

Explain Like I’m 5

The mandible is the strong bone that makes up your lower jaw, helping you chew food and talk.

Fun Facts

The mandible is the only movable bone in the human skull
It contains sockets for your lower teeth
Its movement allows us to speak and eat

FAQ

What is the mandible? It's your lower jawbone
What does it do? It helps you chew and speak
Is it a paired bone? No, humans only have one mandible

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

bone facial bone

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

condyle mental foramen

Meronyms — Parts or Components

teeth coronoid process angle of mandible

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

skull

Indexes

anatomical structure fossil

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