Chin

The anatomical frontal portion of the mandible, also known as the mentum, that contains the line of fusion of the two separate halves of the mandible (symphysis menti). This line of fusion divides inferiorly to enclose a triangular area called the mental protuberance. On each side, inferior to the second premolar tooth, is the mental foramen for the passage of blood vessels and a nerve.

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Tree Number(s): A01.456.505.259, A02.835.232.781.324.502.632.130, A14.521.632.300

MeSH Unique ID: D002680

Entry Terms:

• Mental Region
• Mentum

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Anatomy Category
Body Regions
Head
Face
Chin

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Anatomy Category
Musculoskeletal System
Skeleton
Bone and Bones
Skull
Facial Bones
Jaw
Mandible
Chin

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Anatomy Category
Stomatognathic System
Jaw
Mandible
Chin