NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HEAD NECK

ORBIT NOSE EAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Lower jaw bone; connects to the skull in front of the ears;
A
Mandible
B
Maxillae
C
Zygomatic
D
Parietal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) are the 2 joints that connect your lower jaw to your skull. More specifically, they are the joints that slide and rotate in front of each ear. They include the lower jaw (mandible) and the temporal bone (the side and base of the skull).

Detailed explanation-2: -The lower jaw bone is the only moveable bone of the skull and is attached to muscles involved in chewing and other mouth movements. It also holds the bottom teeth in place. Also called mandible.

Detailed explanation-3: -The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the bone that forms the side of the skull (temporal bone) and the lower jawbone (mandible), which is near your ear.

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