{Mandibular arch} (Anat.), the most anterior visceral arch, -- that in which the mandible is developed. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
mandibular arch — n the first branchial arch of the vertebrate embryo from which in humans are developed the lower lip, the mandible, the masticatory muscles, and the anterior part of the tongue * * * 1. first pharyngeal a. 2. arcus dentalis mandibularis … Medical dictionary
mandibular arch — noun : the first visceral arch of the vertebrate embryo … Useful english dictionary
mandibular arch — the cartilages and bones of the visceral skeleton forming the jaws. The upper jaw elements are the palatoquadrate or pterygoquadrate cartilages, the lower jaw ones Meckel s cartilages and the angular. This is the basic jaw, the primary mandibles … Dictionary of ichthyology
Mandibular canine — Mandibular canines of permanent and primary teeth marked in red. The mandibular canine is the tooth located distally (away from the midline of the face) from both mandibular lateral incisors of the mouth but mesially (toward the midline of the… … Wikipedia
Mandibular — Man*dib u*lar, a. [Cf. F. mandibulaire.] Of or pertaining to a mandible; like a mandible. n. The principal mandibular bone; the mandible. [1913 Webster] {Mandibular arch} (Anat.), the most anterior visceral arch, that in which the mandible is… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Mandibular first molar — Mandibular first molars of permanent and primary teeth marked in red. The mandibular first molar or six year molar is the tooth located distally (away from the midline of the face) from both the mandibular second premolars of the mouth but mesial … Wikipedia
Mandibular prominence — Latin prominentia mandibularis Precursor first branchial arch Gives rise to mandible Code TE E5.3.0.0.0.0.14 The mandibular pro … Wikipedia
arch — Any structure resembling a bent bow or an a.; an arc. In anatomy, any vaulted or archlike structure. See arcus. SYN: arcus [TA]. [thru O. Fr. fr. L. arcus, bow] abdominothoracic a. a bell shaped line defined by the lower end of the sternum and… … Medical dictionary
Mandibular third molar — Teeth toothpicture= text=Mandibular third molars of permanent teeth marked in red. There are no third molars in primary teeth. The mandibular third molar, commonly known as a wisdom tooth, is the tooth located distally (away from the midline of… … Wikipedia
mandibular prominence — the ventral prominence formed by bifurcation of the mandibular (first pharyngeal) arch in the embryo, which unites ventrally with its fellow to form the lower jaw. Called also mandibular process … Medical dictionary
