mandibula

• Sustantivo que designa la mandíbula, especialmente la inferior o maxilar inferior, en vertebrados, articulada para abrir y cerrar la boca.

A noun referring to the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth, typically the lower jawbone.

1. C1formalmedical

   The lower jawbone in vertebrates, which is hinged to open the mouth.

   Mandíbula inferior

   • The mandibula is the largest and strongest bone of the face.
   • Fractures of the mandibula are common in facial trauma.
   • The surgeon carefully reconstructed the patient's mandibula after the accident.

   Sinónimoslower jawmandible