Mandibular prominence
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| Mandibular prominence | |
|---|---|
| Latin | prominentia mandibularis |
| Precursor | first branchial arch |
| Gives rise to | mandible |
| Code | TE E5.3.0.0.0.0.14 |
The mandibular prominence is an embryological structure which gives rise to the lower portion of the face.
The mandible and lower lip derive from it.[1]
It is innervated by the mandibular nerve.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ chapter23
- ^ Raymond E. Papka (1995). Anatomy: Embryology, Neuroanatomy, Gross Anatomy, Microanatomy. Berlin: Springer. pp. 31. ISBN 0-387-94395-1.
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