Lingula (mandible)

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The lingula of the mandible (also known as spixSpix spine) is a triangular bony projection or ridge on the medial surface of the ramus of the mandible, immediately superior to the mandibular foramen. It provides attachment for the sphenomandibular ligament.

  • -<p>The <strong>lingula of the mandible</strong> (also known as <strong>spix spine</strong>) is a triangular bony projection or ridge on the medial surface of the ramus of the <a href="/articles/mandible">mandible</a>, immediately superior to the <a href="/articles/mandibular-foramen-1">mandibular foramen</a>. It provides attachment for the <a href="/articles/sphenomandibular-ligament">sphenomandibular ligament</a>.</p>
  • +<p>The <strong>lingula of the mandible</strong> (also known as <strong>Spix spine</strong>) is a triangular bony projection or ridge on the medial surface of the ramus of the <a href="/articles/mandible">mandible</a>, immediately superior to the <a href="/articles/mandibular-foramen-1">mandibular foramen</a>. It provides attachment for the <a href="/articles/sphenomandibular-ligament">sphenomandibular ligament</a>.</p>

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spixSpix spine

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