jaw, either of a pair of bones that form the framework of the mouth of vertebrate animals, usually containing teeth and including a movable lower jaw (mandible) and fixed upper jaw (maxilla).

In jawed vertebrates, the mandible (from the Latin mandibula, 'for chewing'), lower jaw, or jawbone is a bone that makes up the lower – and typically more mobile – component of the …

Human lower jaw viewed from the left The jaws are a pair of opposable articulated structures at the entrance of the mouth, typically used for grasping and manipulating food.

Understanding Jaw (Orthognathic) Anatomy and Problems A jaw that’s too small, too large, or crooked can cause problems with chewing, speaking, breathing, and even sleeping. The …

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ), or jaw joint, is a synovial joint that allows the complex movements necessary for life. It is the joint between condylar head of the mandible and the …

Apr 1, 2023 · Jaw Anatomy, Medial Aspect. Jaw anatomy includes the mandible, capsular ligament, spine of the sphenoid, styloid process, stylomandibular ligament, mandible foramen, …

Jan 20, 2025 · Having a basic knowledge of the anatomy of the jaw helps patients better communicate their symptoms, participate in treatment decisions, and actively manage their …

Jul 17, 2023 · These structures are the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), jaw and mandible, muscle tissues and tendons, dental arches, salivary glands, as well as the hyoid bone and the …

Feb 25, 2023 · Jaw, one of the two bones that form the framework of the mouth in vertebrates, the mandible and the maxilla; the mandible is the lower jaw and the maxilla is the upper jaw. …

6 days ago · A jawbone dredged up from the seafloor off Taiwan belongs to an ancient human species known as Denisovans, protein fragments extracted from the fossil have revealed.