mandibular notch (Meaning)
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mandibular notch (n)
small indentation in the middle of the lower jawbone
Synonyms & Antonyms of mandibular notch
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mandibular notch Sentence Examples
- The mandibular notch is a V-shaped indentation at the posterior border of the mandibular ramus.
- The mandibular notch serves as the passageway for the mandibular nerve, mandibular vessels, and mandibular lymph nodes.
- Enlargement of the mandibular notch can indicate the presence of a temporomandibular joint disorder.
- The mandibular notch is located just below the articular eminence and just anterior to the mandibular condyle.
- The mandibular notch is formed by the fusion of the coronoid process and the condylar process.
- A fracture of the mandibular notch can result in a loss of function of the temporomandibular joint.
- The mandibular notch is an important landmark for surgeons performing mandibular osteotomies.
- The mandibular notch is often used as a surgical approach to the glenoid fossa and the infratemporal fossa.
- A deep mandibular notch may be associated with a Class III malocclusion.
- The mandibular notch is a key anatomical structure involved in mastication, swallowing, and speech.
FAQs About the word mandibular notch
small indentation in the middle of the lower jawbone
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The mandibular notch is a V-shaped indentation at the posterior border of the mandibular ramus.
The mandibular notch serves as the passageway for the mandibular nerve, mandibular vessels, and mandibular lymph nodes.
Enlargement of the mandibular notch can indicate the presence of a temporomandibular joint disorder.
The mandibular notch is located just below the articular eminence and just anterior to the mandibular condyle.
