Molar part
Pars molaris
- Related terms: Molar part of body of mandible
Definition
The molar part of the mandible corresponds to the caudal portion of the mandibular body, located behind the incisive part.
It contains the alveoli for the molar teeth, including the premolars and molars, and constitutes the main masticatory area of the mandible. This portion transmits masticatory forces to the mandibular bone and plays a major role in grinding and triturating food.
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.
