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Fields of Study > animal science > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > animal tissues > connective tissues > bones > bone types > jaws > mandible (bone)
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal science > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > animal tissues > connective tissues > bones > bone types > jaws > mandible (bone)
Fields of Study > animal science > zoology > animal anatomy > animal tissues > connective tissues > bones > bone types > jaws > mandible (bone)
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal science > zoology > animal anatomy > animal tissues > connective tissues > bones > bone types > jaws > mandible (bone)
Fields of Study > mathematics and statistics > animal anatomy > animal tissues > connective tissues > bones > bone types > jaws > mandible (bone)
Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > research methods > experimental design > mathematics and statistics > animal anatomy > animal tissues > connective tissues > bones > bone types > jaws > mandible (bone)
Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > experimental design > mathematics and statistics > animal anatomy > animal tissues > connective tissues > bones > bone types > jaws > mandible (bone)
Fields of Study > animal science > anatomy and morphology > tissues > animal tissues > connective tissues > bones > bone types > jaws > mandible (bone)
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal science > anatomy and morphology > tissues > animal tissues > connective tissues > bones > bone types > jaws > mandible (bone)
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal welfare > laboratory animal procedures > animal tissues > connective tissues > bones > bone types > jaws > mandible (bone)
Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry > animal welfare > laboratory animal procedures > animal tissues > connective tissues > bones > bone types > jaws > mandible (bone)
Fields of Study > animal science > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > musculoskeletal system > bones > bone types > jaws > mandible (bone)
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal science > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > musculoskeletal system > bones > bone types > jaws > mandible (bone)
Fields of Study > animal science > zoology > animal anatomy > musculoskeletal system > bones > bone types > jaws > mandible (bone)
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal science > zoology > animal anatomy > musculoskeletal system > bones > bone types > jaws > mandible (bone)
Fields of Study > mathematics and statistics > animal anatomy > musculoskeletal system > bones > bone types > jaws > mandible (bone)
Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > research methods > experimental design > mathematics and statistics > animal anatomy > musculoskeletal system > bones > bone types > jaws > mandible (bone)
Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > experimental design > mathematics and statistics > animal anatomy > musculoskeletal system > bones > bone types > jaws > mandible (bone)
Preferred Term:

mandible (bone)

Definition:
The largest and strongest bone of the face constituting the lower jaw. It supports the lower teeth.
Concept Schemes:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt-core
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
jaws
Entry Terms:
  • mandibular bones
  • caudal mandible
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/48092
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