Jaw

Bony structure of the mouth that holds the teeth. It consists of the MANDIBLE and the MAXILLA.

Year introduced: 1965

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Tree Number(s): A02.835.232.781.324.502, A14.521

MeSH Unique ID: D007568

Entry Terms:

• Jaws

See Also:

• Dental Arch
• Temporomandibular Joint

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Musculoskeletal System
Skeleton
Bone and Bones
Skull
Facial Bones
Jaw
Alveolar Process
Tooth Socket
Dental Arch
Mandible
Chin
Mandibular Canal
Mandibular Condyle
Mental Foramen
Maxilla
Palate, Hard

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Stomatognathic System
Jaw
Alveolar Process
Tooth Socket
Dental Arch
Mandible
Chin
Mandibular Condyle
Mental Foramen
Maxilla
Palate
Palate, Hard