Basic Structure & Appearance
Your jawbone’s scientific name is the “mandible,” and it’s the largest and strongest bone in your entire face!
Jawbone (Mandible) - Facts for Kids
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Facts About Jawbone (Mandible) For Kids
The jawbone is shaped like a horseshoe and is the only bone in your face that can move up and down and side to side!
Your jawbone is made up of special living tissue that contains thousands of tiny blood vessels to keep it healthy and strong!
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