Unterkiefer (Mandibula)

The video tutorial by Ken Hub, presented by Sabina, provides a comprehensive overview of the mandible, its connection to the skull, and its unique features. It covers the masticatory muscles involved in chewing, the structure of the mandible, including the ramus and body, and the various bony processes and ligaments associated with it. The tutorial also highlights the importance of the mandibular nerve and the role of the mandible in dental health.

What is unique about the mandible compared to other bones in the skull?

• It is the only bone that forms a joint with the skull.

• It is the largest bone in the skull.

• It is the only bone that does not support teeth.

• It is the only bone connected by sutures.

Which joint connects the mandible to the skull?

• Ball and socket joint

• Sutural joint

• Hinge joint

• Temporomandibular joint

Which muscle is NOT part of the masticatory muscles?

• Sternocleidomastoid

• Medial pterygoid

• Temporalis

• Masseter

What is the function of the coronoid process?

• Attachment for the masseter muscle

• Forms the jaw joint

• Attachment for the temporalis muscle

• Supports the mandibular nerve

What is the significance of the condylar process?

• It carries the joint head of the jaw joint.

• It supports the temporalis muscle.

• It is the site for the stylomandibular ligament.

• It forms the lower jaw angle.

Which nerve passes through the foramen mandibulae?

• Vagus nerve

• Inferior alveolar nerve

• Facial nerve

• Optic nerve

What is the function of the mental foramen?

• Houses the salivary glands

• Connects the mandible to the skull

• Supports the masseter muscle

• Allows passage of the mental nerve

Which structure is associated with the submandibular fossa?

• Temporalis muscle

• Mandibular salivary gland

• Inferior alveolar nerve

• Masseter muscle

What is the role of the alveolar part of the mandible?

• Supports the temporalis muscle

• Connects to the maxilla

• Houses the lower row of teeth

• Forms the jaw joint

How many permanent teeth are typically found on each side of the mandible?

• 9

• 7-8

• 6

• 5