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gnathion

/ˈneɪ.θi.ɒn/

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noun

/ˈneɪ.θi.ɒn/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее самую нижнюю точку нижней челюсти, расположенную по средней линии, используемое как ориентир в краниометрии и антропологии.

A noun referring to the lowest point of the mandible (lower jaw) located at the midline, used as a landmark in craniometry and anthropology.

  1. Anatomical landmarkC2formal

    The lowest point of the lower jaw (mandible) in the middle of the chin.

    ruГнатион

    • The gnathion is used as a reference point in cephalometric analysis.
    • Orthodontists measure the distance from the gnathion to the nasion.
    • The gnathion is located at the most inferior part of the mandibular symphysis.