Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small indentation in the middle of the lower jawbone: The "mandibular notch" is a specific anatomical depression or notch located on the superior border of the mandible (lower jawbone), between the condylar process and the coronoid process.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

Advanced Usage

• Anatomical Landmark: In medical and dental contexts, the mandibular notch serves as an important landmark for surgical procedures and for the identification of surrounding structures.

Variants and Related Words

• Mandible (n): The lower jawbone.
• Notch (n): A V-shaped indentation or cut.
• Sigmoid Notch: An alternative name for the mandibular notch, referring to its S-shaped curvature.

Synonyms

• Sigmoid notch: (Anatomy) A synonym for the mandibular notch.
• Incisura mandibulae: (Latin anatomical term) The formal term for the mandibular notch.

Related Phrases

• Notch of the mandible: A descriptive phrase equivalent to "mandibular notch".

Noun

1. small indentation in the middle of the lower jawbone