The mandible bone's function is to open and close the mouth for chewing and speech. It also helps protect the organs of the face and hold the lower set of teeth in place.

In fact, in an average adult human, the skull combines 22 bones. One of these bones is the mandible, more commonly known as the lower jaw. Recognized as one of the most prominent bones in the ...

When we think of dinosaurs, images of bones and lean, reptile-like beasts come to mind, but a new study may have just ...

This dinosaur’s skull was light as air but its mouth was packed with power—and a unique ability to quickly grow teeth. Here’s ...

Certain medications used in the treatment of bone conditions, particularly when combined with corticosteroids, may ...

It is no wonder then that jaws are a pretty big deal for our anatomy and biology ... “Mammalian jaw hinge is unique in that the tooth-bearing dentary bone is directly connected to the jaw ...

The jaw of the extinct mammal, which was similar to an elephant, and several bone fragments were excavated from a property in Scotchtown by researchers from the New York State Museum and SUNY Orange.

The mastodon jaw, along with additional bone fragments were found in the backyard in Scotchtown, Orange County. A homeowner in Orange County was doing some work in his own backyard when he made a ...