#mental_spine
Mental spine
Bony projection on the posterior aspect of the mandible
A mental spine is a small projection of bone on the posterior aspect of the mandible in the midline. There are usually four mental spines: two superior and two inferior. Collectively they are also known as the genial tubercle, genial apophysis and the Latin name spinae mentalis. The inferior mental spines are the points of origin of the geniohyoid muscle, one of the suprahyoid muscles, and the superior mental spines are the origin of the genioglossus muscle, one of the muscles of the tongue. Mental spines are important landmarks in clinical practice.
Sun 25th
Provided by Wikipedia
This keyword could refer to multiple things. Here are some suggestions:
0 searches
This keyword has never been searched before
This keyword has never been searched for with any other keyword.