Jaw

Of bone and skull.

The part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth.

This concept's ID is @1~30224

Process

  • alveolar ridge 2 facts

    A ridge that forms the borders of the upper and lower jaws and contains the sockets...

  • alveolar arch 0 facts

    The part of the upper or lower jawbones in which the teeth are set.

Also contains

  • lower jaw 8 facts

    The jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth.

  • upper jaw 2 facts

    The jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium.

  • chop 0 facts

    A jaw; "I'll hit him on the chops".