mandibular symphysis


mandibular symphysis

[TA] the fibrocartilaginous union of the two halves of the mandible in the fetus; it becomes an osseous union during the first year. Synonym(s): symphysis mandibulae [TA], mental symphysis, symphysis mentalis, symphysis menti

man·dib·u·lar sym·phy·sis

(man-dib'yū-lăr sim'fi-sis) [TA] The fibrocartilaginous union of the halves of the mandible in the fetus; it becomes an osseus union during the first year.
Synonym(s): mental symphysis.

man·dib·u·lar sym·phy·sis

(man-dib'yū-lăr sim'fi-sis) [TA] Fibrocartilaginous union of two halves of mandible in fetus.
Synonym(s): mental symphysis.