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mandibular symphysis

Term ID
UBERON:0006606
Synonyms
  • dentary symphysis
  • inter-dentary joint
  • inter-mandibular joint
  • mental symphysis
  • symphysis mandibulae
  • symphysis menti
Definition
A cartilaginous joint that connects left and right mandibles/dentary bones. Mandibular symphysis is unpaired[TAO,modified]. (2)
References
  • AAO:0000277
  • MA:0001490
  • Symphysis:menti
  • TAO:0001851
  • ZFA:0005488
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