Jaw
The bony framework of the lower face that holds the teeth and articulates with the skull at the temporomandibular joint.
5 body parts containing the letter J — each with origin, classification, and notes.
Below are body parts that contain the letter J anywhere in the name. Each of the 5 body parts below opens to a full profile.
| Jaw | Jejunum | Jugular Foramen | Jugular Vein |
| Zygomaticus Major |
The bony framework of the lower face that holds the teeth and articulates with the skull at the temporomandibular joint.
The middle section of the small intestine where most nutrient absorption takes place after food leaves the duodenum.
A large opening at the base of the skull through which several cranial nerves and the internal jugular vein exit the cranial cavity.
A pair of large veins in the neck that drain blood from the head and brain back toward the heart.
A facial muscle that draws the corner of the mouth upward and outward, producing the characteristic action of smiling.
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