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Mandible

usgb/ˈmændɪbl/Volume
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Biology Texts

The term 'mandible' is commonly used in biology and medical fields when studying human or animal anatomy.

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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.

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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.

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Sharks have a very strong mandible that can crush shells.
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