mandibular
Americanadjective
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Origin of mandibular
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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
Their data indicated that the Choerolophodontidae mandible was specialised for cutting horizontally or slanted-growing plants, which may explain the absence of mandibular tusks.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 28, 2023
A combination of gliding and hinge motions of the mandibular condyle allows for elevation/depression, protraction/retraction, and side-to- side motions of the lower jaw.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Mus.; right mandibular ramus bearing m1-m3, and incisor; 2 mi.
From Speciation and Evolution of the Pygmy Mice, Genus Baiomys by Packard, Robert L.
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