Ramus Of Mandible

Ramus Of Mandible

Mandible

“What is the ramus of the mandible? A detailed question and answers guide”

Ramus of mandible
Answer:

• It is quadrilateral in shape
• It extends vertically upwards from posterior part of body

Surfaces:

1. Lateral
   • It is flat & bears a number of oblique ridges
2. Medial
   • It presents mandibular foramen which leads to mandibular canal
   • Anterior margin of it contains tongue shaped projection called lingula
   • Mylohyoid groove begins just below mandibular foramen

“Understanding the ramus of the mandible through FAQs: Composition, functions, and uses explained”

Borders:

1. Upper border

• It is thin & curved downwards
• It contains condylar and coronoid process
• Mandibular notch lies between them

1. Condylar process
   • Its upper expanded part called head joins with fossa of temporal bone to form temporomandibular joint
   • Constriction below it is called neck
   • Its anterior end presents a depression called the pterygoid fovea
2. Coronoid process
   • It is flat triangular upward projection

2. Lower border

• It is continuous with base of mandible
• Junction between lower & posterior border forms angle of mandible

“Importance of studying the ramus of the mandible for dental students: Questions explained”

3. Anterior border

• It is thin

4. Posterior border

• It is thick

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