In jawed vertebrates, the mandible (from the Latin mandibula, 'for chewing'), lower jaw, or jawbone is a bone that makes up the lower – and typically more mobile – component of the mouth (the upper jaw being known as the maxilla).

2024年9月30日 · The mandible, located inferiorly in the facial skeleton, is the largest and strongest bone of the face. It forms the lower jaw and acts as a receptacle for the lower teeth.

2023年11月3日 · The mandible is the largest bone of the facial skeleton (viscerocranium). Besides the bones of the middle ear, the mandible is the only mobile bone in the skull.

In humans, the mandible is the only mobile bone of the skull (other than the tiny bones of the middle ear). It is attached to muscles involved in chewing and other mouth movements and functions by moving in opposition to the maxilla (upper jaw); together, the two parts are used for biting, chewing, and handling food.

2024年10月1日 · The mandible bone's function is to open and close the mouth for chewing and speech. It also helps protect the organs of the face and hold the lower set of teeth in place. …

2023年4月1日 · The mandible is the largest bone in the human skull, forming the lower jawline and shaping the contour of the inferior third of the face (see Image. Mandible Anatomy). [1]

2022年2月7日 · The mandible is the largest, strongest, and the only skull bone capable of movement. It forms the lower jaw, and thus is also known as the lower jaw bone. It helps with the process of chewing along with the maxilla or upper jaw bone.

2024年8月25日 · Recognized as one of the most prominent bones in the human skull, the mandible is responsible for holding the bottom row of teeth in place and providing the lower face and chin with their shape.

2020年9月11日 · The mandible is the largest bone in the human skull and supports the lower teeth. It is the only mobile bone of the skull and is essential for chewing, swallowing, and …

2025年1月18日 · The mandible is a U-shaped bone that is located in the lower part of the face, below the maxilla (upper jaw). It is made up of two symmetrical halves, called ramus, which are connected by a hinge joint known as the mandibular joint or temporomandibular joint (TMJ).