Mandibular Bone (Noun)
Meaning
The jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The mandibular bone is the lower jawbone that plays a crucial role in the formation of the jaw joint in vertebrates.
- In humans, the mandibular bone is the only movable bone in the skull, allowing for the opening and closing of the mouth.
- The mandibular bone is a U-shaped bone that forms the lower jaw and holds the lower teeth in place.
- The mandibular bone is connected to the temporal bone by the temporomandibular joint, which allows for the movement of the jaw.
- In many vertebrates, the mandibular bone is made up of two separate bones that fuse together during development to form a single, solid bone.