Which of the following bones articulates with the mandible? A) Occipital bone B) Parietal bone...
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Which of the following bones articulates with the mandible?
A) Occipital bone
B) Parietal bone
C) Temporal bone
D) Lacrimal bone
The Mandible:
The mandible is one of the bones that forms the skull. It is colloquially known as the jaw. It allows for the process of chewing by making the mouth open and close.
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The Eight Bones That Form the Cranium
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In this lesson, learn about the eight cranial bones, their locations, and understand the cranium's function.
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