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Mandible

Part of speech: Noun, Thing

The lower mandible jawbone.

Bone of my bones. - 76

Key words: Anatomy, Bone, Jaw, Jawbone, Mandible

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Question: What is the purpose of bones?
Answer: Bones provide the body with support, shape, and protection. - 118

Question: How many bones are in the human body?
Answer: The human skeleton is made up of approximately 206 bones. - 117

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Jaw Bone (2) The jaw bones.
Jawbone (2) The jawbones are strong.
Mandibular (2) Mandibular.

Mandibulectomy The mandibulectomy.
Mylohyoid The mylohyoid muscle.

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Human Anatomy - Major Organ Systems

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Human Anatomy

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The Human Skeleton

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My son broke his leg in his basketball game, a compound fracture of his tibia and fibula. The surgery went well; the doctor inserted a rod in his leg to set the bones. He is groggy but should recover well. - J. Lewis - 146