Mandible Anatomy Quiz

1. The lateral pterygoid muscle inserts into a depression on the anterior surface of the mandibular neck. What is this depression called?

2. Which term names the horizontal, horseshoe-shaped portion of the mandible that supports the lower teeth?

3. After entering the mandibular foramen, the mylohyoid nerve follows which surface feature of the mandible?

4. Which depression lies below the mylohyoid line and accommodates part of the submandibular gland?

5. A clinician describes the posteroinferior junction where the body meets the ramus. Which landmark is being identified?

6. On the internal midline of the mandibular body, which paired projections provide attachment for the genioglossus and geniohyoid muscles?

7. Which part of the mandible rises vertically from the posterior end of the body on each side?

8. A shallow depression on the medial mandibular body lies above the mylohyoid line and accommodates a salivary gland. Which structure is it?

9. A dissection follows the temporalis muscle tendon to its principal mandibular insertion. Which landmark should be identified?

10. For an inferior alveolar nerve block, anesthetic is placed near an opening on the medial surface of the ramus. Which opening is targeted?

11. On the superior border of the ramus, which depression separates the coronoid process from the condylar process?

12. During a procedure near the lower premolars, a clinician protects the opening through which the mental nerve and vessels emerge onto the face. Which opening is this?

13. Which portion of the mandible contains the sockets for the lower teeth?

14. A student traces the anterior belly of the digastric muscle to its mandibular attachment near the internal lower border. Which landmark should be labeled?

15. Which small, tongue-shaped projection lies beside the mandibular foramen and provides attachment for the sphenomandibular ligament?

16. Which mandibular process includes the head that articulates with the temporal bone at the temporomandibular joint?