…..Answer: In the Jaw.
The mandible is the lower jawbone. It is the largest and strongest bone of the face and holds the lower teeth in place.
The mandible connects to the skull at the temporomandibular joints, commonly known as the TMJs. These joints allow the jaw to open, close and move from side to side during speaking, biting and chewing.
The mandible is the main movable bone of the skull. A significant injury may cause pain, swelling, bleeding from the mouth, difficulty speaking, an altered bite or problems opening the jaw.
Suspected jaw fractures require medical assessment. Monitor the airway carefully because bleeding, swelling or damaged teeth may affect breathing.
Tomorrow’s quiz heads down to the feet to uncover the bones in the feet.
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