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 the only bone in the head that is not connected to other bones via sutures?

Describe the connection of the mandibula to the skull.

Explain the role of the temporomandibular joint.

What are the four masticatory muscles involved in chewing?

What is the function of the masseter muscle?

Identify the two parts of the mandibula.

What is the significance of the foramen mandibulae?

What is the role of the inferior alveolar nerve?

Describe the location and function of the submandibular and sublingual fossae.

Explain the importance of the alveolar process of the mandible.