sphenomandibular

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Relating to a ligament connecting the sphenoid bone and mandibular foramen that limits distension of the mandible in an inferior direction.

Word forms

sphenomandibular

Etymology

From spheno- + mandibular.

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