Mandibular prominence
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The mandibular prominence is an embryological structure which gives rise to the lower portion of the face.
Quick Facts Details, Precursor ...
Mandibular prominence | |
---|---|
Details | |
Precursor | First pharyngeal arch |
Gives rise to | Mandible |
Identifiers | |
Latin | prominentia mandibularis |
TE | prominence_by_E5.3.0.0.0.0.14 E5.3.0.0.0.0.14 |
Anatomical terminology |
Close
The mandible and lower lip derive from it.[1] The mesenchymal cells within the mandibular prominence condense to form Meckel's cartilage.[2]
It is innervated by the mandibular nerve.[3]