What is a scientific name for a jawbone?

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What is a scientific name for a jawbone?
The Mandibula is the lower jaw bone in vertebrates.





The human equivalent is the mandible.
Reply:The name is The Temporalmandicular bone. T M J for short.
Reply:chomper bone
Reply:mandible
Reply:upper jaw is maxilla, lower is mandible.
Reply:mandible
Reply:mandible and it is used to masticate. That's always a fun one to ask someone," Do you masticate?" Most will not know what it means and will either give a vehement, "No!" or try to hit you. When they answer no, tell them that you do everyday hundreds of times. Then explain, if you're so inclined, that it means to chew.
Reply:Temporomandibular joint
Reply:Mandibula ----


is the correct spelling actually, for the jawbone in vertebrates.
Reply:i think its the mandible. not 100% sure though
Reply:mandible is more common name... just like occipital bone is used more than occiput.... TMJ = Temporalmandicular JOINT...the point the mandible joins the temporal bone.