body of the mandible
111Crocodile exoskeleton — The crocodile exoskeleton consists of the protective dermal and epidermal components of the integumentary system in animals of the order Crocodilia. It is a form of armour.tructure and anatomyThe epidermal exoskeleton of the alligator consists of …
112List of -ectomies — The surgical terminology suffix ectomy was taken from Greek εκ τομια = act of cutting out . It means surgical removal of something, usually from inside the body.A*Adenectomy is the surgical removal of a gland. *Adenoidectomy is the surgical… …
113Meniscus — The word meniscus comes from the Greek and refers to a crescent shaped structure. Today a meniscus is something that is shaped like a crescent moon or a croissant pastry. A meniscus can be an anatomic feature. For example, the medial meniscus of… …
114Crocodilian armor — The crocodile exoskeleton consists of the protective dermal and epidermal components of the integumentary system in animals of the order Crocodilia. It is a form of armour. Contents 1 Structure and anatomy 2 Histology of the integument 3 …
115Evolution of mammalian auditory ossicles — The evolution of mammalian auditory ossicles is one of the most well documented[1] and important evolutionary events, demonstrating both numerous transitional forms as well as an excellent example of exaptation, the re purposing of existing… …
116Nankali post system — The Nankali post system is a post and core prosthesis, which is used in prosthodontology and dental restoration. This post and core consists of a single smooth or serrated post and core which has an additional circle ring around it. Nankali post… …
117Patagonian crested duck — The Patagonian crested duck ( Lophonetta specularioides specularioides ) has a grey chin, neck and face, but the body is a mixture of brown and grey feathers giving a mottled look. Its eyes are red with a black pupil in the middle. The feathers… …
118dissection — The act of dissecting. SYN: anatomy (3) [TA], necrotomy (1). aortic d. a pathologic process, characterized by splitting of the media layer of the aorta, which leads to formation of a dissecting aneurysm. Classified according to location as… …
119limbus — The edge, border, or fringe of a part. [L. a border] l. acetabuli [TA] SYN: acetabular margin. l. alveolaris 1. SYN: alveolar arch of mandible. 2. SYN: alveolar arch of maxilla. l …
120rest position — the position of the mandible when its muscles are at rest, the body is in the upright standing or sitting position, and the eyes are focused toward the horizon; the lips are slightly touching and the distance between the upper and lower teeth has …
