mandibular
Americanadjective
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Origin of mandibular
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"When I saw the incomplete mandibular symphysis, I was genuinely excited," says Professor Benoit.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 14, 2026
Specifically, "These features include the presence of four post-canine teeth, a larger lower canine, and a fused and short mandibular symphysis," according to a press release.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2024
Gomphotheriidae had clubbed lower tusks and a more narrow mandible, while Choerolophodontidae completely lacked mandibular tusks and their lower jaw was long and trough-like.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 28, 2023
This ligament spans the distance between the base of the skull and the lingula on the medial side of the mandibular ramus.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The lateroventral surface of the angular contains sensory pores of the mandibular line.
From A New Genus of Pennsylvania Fish (Crossoperygii, Coelacanthiformes) from Kansas by Echols, Joan
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