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💀 Skull & Cranial BoneseasyDiscovered
Mandible
Commonly called the jawbone
📍 Location
Lower part of the face
⚙️ Function
Enables chewing and speech
💡 Fun fact
The mandible is the only movable bone in the skull. It can exert a bite force of up to 70 kg.
📖 Story
The word "mandible" comes from Latin "mandibula" meaning "jaw," from "mandere" — to chew.