The term 'mandible' is commonly used in biology and medical fields when studying human or animal anatomy. Biology textbooks often have detailed diagrams of the mandible and other bones.
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Injury Description
'Mandible' may be used when describing facial injuries in a clinical or detailed setting. The boxer suffered a dislocated mandible during the match.
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Non-Human Usage
In zoology, 'mandible' may describe the jaw of mammals and fish, not birds or reptiles. Sharks have a very strong mandible that can crush shells.