Lec 2 abu ajeene + addition Flashcards
Mandible lies in the ___________ part of the head.
lower anterior
mandible consists of
Body & Ramus
the body has a midline elevation called
Mandibular symphysis (symphysis menti)
The lower part of symphysis menti has a triangular eminence called
Mental protuberance
The base of the triangular eminence ( mental protuberance ) is depressed in the centre but elevated on either side, forming the _________.
Mental tubercle
Lateral to Symphysis menti is _____
mental foramen
WHAT ARE THE LINES OF
THE MANDIBLE?
1- External Oblique Line
2- Internal oblique line (Mylohyoid line)
External oblique line gives attachments to?
Depressor labii inferioris
depressor anguli oris
parts of platysma
where is the External oblique line found?
on the lateral surface of the mandible extends from the anterior border of the ramus
Internal oblique line gives attachments to?
Mylohyoid line
lower part of the superior constrictor of pharyns
where is the internal oblique line found?
on the inner surface of the mandible
An oval depression that lies below the mental spines (attachment of anterior belly of digastric)
Digastric fossa of the mandible
a small triangular area above
mylohyoid line. It contains the Sublingual gland.
Sublingual fossa
A depression on the medial side of the body of the mandible below the mylohyoid line. It contains the Submandibular gland
Submandibular fossa
The head of the mandible is referring to which part of the ramus?
The condylar process