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What is the jaw called?
Upper jaw is a maxilla, and the lower jaw is a mandible.
What names are given to the lower and upper jaw?
the name for the upper jaw is maxilla and the name for the lower jaw is mandible
Why can you move your lower jaw and not upper jaw?
Because your upper jaw is part of your skull which is connected to your spine and your lower jaw is connected to your upper jaw by a hinge type joint that allows you to move your lower jaw so that we can eat. So therefore we cannot move our upper jaw because that would require moving our head which would move our lower jaw too.
Can a infected top tooth infect the lower jaw?
No, but a toothache in the upper jaw can refer pain to the lower jaw.
Is the lower jaw of a mammal called mandible?
The lower jaw of a mammal is called a mandible. The upper jaw is the maxilla.
What does the upper jaw do on a fish?
The upper jaw on fishes functions the same as the upper jaw in Humans . They just have different teeth. The upper jaw on most animals functions as a platform for the lower jaw to close against .
How many teeth does a buffalo have upper jaw and lower jaw separately and total?
baffalo has no upper teeth
Why can you move your lower jaw and not the upper jaw?
Because your upper jaw is part of your skull which is connected to your spine and your lower jaw is connected to your upper jaw by a hinge type joint that allows you to move your lower jaw so that we can eat. So therefore we cannot move our upper jaw because that would require moving our head which would move our lower jaw too.
Does the crocodile move its upper jaw?
No, crocodiles do not move their upper jaw; it is fixed in place. Instead, they primarily move their lower jaw to open and close their mouths. This anatomical structure allows them to exert a powerful bite, as the upper jaw serves as a stable platform while the lower jaw does the movement.
Does both upper and lower jaw of a dog move?
No the upper jaw is attached to the rest of the skull and is fixed in position while the bottom jaw is jointed.
How many permanent teeth are there in your upper jaw?
16 upper 16 lower
What does the upper jaw do?
Upper jaw is stable and is not movable. Together with lower jaw, it forms a DYNAMIC masticating system. Together both jaws also help in phonation.
