Condyloid Process (Noun)
Meaning
The condyle of the ramus of the mandible that articulates with the skull.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The condyloid process of the mandible is the part of the bone that interfaces with the skull.
- In the anatomical structure of the mandible, the condyloid process forms the temporomandibular joint.
- The condyloid process is typically thin and a continuation of the neck of the mandible.
- Due to its slender structure, the condyloid process can be more susceptible to fracture.
- The condyloid process allows humans to move their jaw in different planes to facilitate various oral functions.