ramus

• Substantif désignant une branche ou une partie saillante, en particulier la partie postérieure et plus verticale de la mandibule (branche montante de la mâchoire inférieure).

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.

   Branche montante de la mandibule

   • 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.