What Is the Mandible
You probably think of the mandible as just the lower jaw. It’s the only movable bone of the skull and it carries the lower teeth. So it’s more than that. Still, without it you couldn’t chew, speak or smile. Yet most people never pause to consider how this bone talks to the rest of the head And that's really what it comes down to..
The Lower Jaw in Simple Terms
The mandible is a curved, U‑shaped bone. Inside it houses the tooth sockets and the powerful muscles that move the mouth. It starts at the chin and sweeps back under the ears. Think of it as a sturdy bridge that lets the mouth open and close like a gate.
Where It Connects to the Cranium
When you open your mouth you
