ramus

• Substantiv, das einen Ast oder einen hervorstehenden Teil bezeichnet, insbesondere den hinteren, eher vertikalen Abschnitt des Unterkiefers.

A noun referring to a branch or projecting part, specifically the posterior, more vertical portion of the mandible.

1. Posterior part of the mandibleC2formalmedical

   The more or less vertical, posterior part of the lower jawbone (mandible) that connects to the skull.

   Ramus mandibulae

   • The surgeon examined the fracture in the ramus of the mandible.
   • The ramus provides attachment for several muscles involved in chewing.
   • An X-ray revealed a crack in the left ramus.