Mandibular

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Mandibular

Mandibular (pronounced: man-dib-yuh-lar) is a term that pertains to the mandible, the lower jawbone in mammals and the largest, strongest and lowest bone in the human face. It plays a vital role in mastication, the process of chewing food.

Etymology

The term "mandibular" is derived from the Latin word "mandibula" which means "jaw" or "jawbone". It is a combination of "mandere" (to chew) and "bula" (a small round object).

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