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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.

Synonyms

  • Mandibular Condyle
  • Condylar Process

Hypernyms

  • Condyle
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