Jawbone
Jawbone
The Jawbone (pronunciation: /ˈjɔː.boʊn/) is a set of bones in the face that forms the framework of the mouth and supports the teeth.
Etymology
The term "jawbone" is derived from the Middle English words "jowe" meaning jaw and "bon" meaning bone.
Anatomy
The jawbone, also known as the mandible in the lower part and maxilla in the upper part, is a paired bone that forms the lower and upper part of the skull respectively. The mandible is the largest and strongest bone in the human face, while the maxilla forms the upper jaw and the lower part of the eye sockets.
Related Terms
- Mandible: The lower jawbone, which is the largest and strongest bone in the face.
- Maxilla: The upper jawbone, which forms the roof of the mouth.
- Temporomandibular joint: The joint that connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull (temporal bone).
- Alveolar process: The part of the jawbone that holds the teeth.
- Periodontium: The specialized tissues that surround and support the teeth, maintaining them in the maxillary and mandibular bones.
Diseases and Conditions
- Temporomandibular joint dysfunction: A type of temporomandibular disorder that causes pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement.
- Osteonecrosis of the jaw: A severe bone disease that affects the jaw, characterized by areas of exposed bone in the mouth.
- Mandibular fracture: A break in the lower jawbone.
- Maxillary fracture: A break in the upper jawbone.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Jawbone
- Wikipedia's article - Jawbone
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