Other Terms Relating to the Jaws and TMJ
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Alveolar jugum (plural: alveolar juga):
The palpable convexity of the buccal alveolar bone overlying a large tooth root. References: Anonymous. Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria. 4th ed. Zurich and Ithaca: World Association of Veterinary Anatomists, 1994. Evans HE. Miller’s Anatomy of the Dog. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders Co, 1993.
Dental arch:
Referring to the curving structure formed by the teeth in their normal position; upper dental arch formed by the maxillary teeth, lower dental arch formed by the mandibular teeth
Jaw quadrant:
Referring to the left or right upper or lower jaw
Interarch:
Referring to between the upper and lower dental arches
Interquadrant:
Referring to between the left and right upper or lower jaw quadrants
Jaw and Related Abbeviations:
Mandible/mandibular (MN):
Referring to the lower jaw
Maxilla/maxillary (MX):
Referring to the upper jaw
Mandibular symphysis (SYM):
Joint between the left and right mandibles (intermandibular joint)
Zygomatic arch (ZYG):
Consisting of the zygomatic process of the temporal bone and the temporal process of the zygomatic bone; also called zygoma