lower jawbone (Meaning)
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lower jawbone (n)
the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth
Synonyms & Antonyms of lower jawbone
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lower jawbone Sentence Examples
- The dentist examined her lower jawbone thoroughly, searching for signs of decay.
- The boxer's lower jawbone was fractured in the third round of the fight.
- The fossil revealed a distinctive lower jawbone that resembled that of a prehistoric ape.
- The lower jawbone is the only movable bone in the skull, allowing for speech and chewing.
- The surgeon meticulously reconstructed the shattered lower jawbone using metal plates and screws.
- The tumor had infiltrated the lower jawbone, requiring a complex surgical intervention.
- The lower jawbone provides structural support to the face and houses the teeth.
- The anthropologist identified the lower jawbone as belonging to an ancient Neanderthal.
- The horse's lower jawbone is longer than its upper jawbone, giving it a distinctive profile.
- The lower jawbone is connected to the skull by a joint called the temporomandibular joint.
FAQs About the word lower jawbone
the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The dentist examined her lower jawbone thoroughly, searching for signs of decay.
The boxer's lower jawbone was fractured in the third round of the fight.
The fossil revealed a distinctive lower jawbone that resembled that of a prehistoric ape.
The lower jawbone is the only movable bone in the skull, allowing for speech and chewing.
