limbus alveolaris


al·ve·o·lar arch of man·di·ble

[TA] the free margin of the alveolar process of the mandible from which the mandibular teeth emerge. Synonym(s): arcus alveolaris mandibulae [TA], limbus alveolaris (1)

limbus alveolaris

(1) Alveolar arch of mandible; arcus alveolaris mandibulae [NA6]. 
(2) Alveolar arch of maxilla; arcus alveolaris maxillae [NA6].

limbus alveolaris

1. The upper free edge of the alveolar process of the mandible.2. The lower free edge of the alveolar process of the maxilla. Synonym: arcus alveolaris maxillaeSee also: limbus