Labial surface
Facies labialis
- Related terms: Labial surface of body of mandible
Definition
The labial surface of the mandible is the external and lateral surface of the incisive part of the mandibular body, facing the lips and cheeks.
It is convex from side to side and is larger than the lingual surface, the internal surface. This surface is extended by the lateral surface of the molar part.
References
Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 1, Ostéologie, 5th edition, Vigot, Paris, 2017.
Constantinescu GM, Schaller O. Illustrated veterinary anatomical nomenclature, 3rd Edition, Enke Verlag, Stuttgart, 2012.
König HE, Lieibich HG. Veterinary Anatomy of Domestic mammals, 6th edition, Schattauer, Stuttgart, 2014.
