Mandibular foramen - Horse - Osteology - Head - vet-Anatomy
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Mandibular foramen

Foramen mandibulae

Definition

Andréa LOPES DA COSTA

The mandibular foramen is the opening through which the mandibular canal begins, located on the medial side of the mandible’s ramus.

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References

  • Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 1 Ostéologie, Robert Barone

  • Illustrated Veterinary Anatomical Nomenclature, Constantinescu and Schaller

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