
Mandible
Biology Texts
The term 'mandible' is commonly used in biology and medical fields when studying human or animal anatomy.

Biology textbooks often have detailed diagrams of the mandible and other bones.
Injury Description
'Mandible' may be used when describing facial injuries in a clinical or detailed setting.

The boxer suffered a dislocated mandible during the match.
Non-Human Usage
In zoology, 'mandible' may describe the jaw of mammals and fish, not birds or reptiles.

Sharks have a very strong mandible that can crush shells.
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