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Superior mental spine

Spina mentalis superior

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System
Skeletal system
Regions
Head
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Mandible
Mandible, the structure this landmark is on
Mandible, the structure this landmark is on. 3D model: Z-Anatomy - The libre 3D atlas of anatomy - CC-BY-SA 4.0

DescriptionUnreviewed

Superior bony eminence on the lingual side, for the origin of the genioglossus muscle.

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Names

Latin
Spina mentalis superior
English
Superior mental spine
French
Epine mentonnière supérieure
Spanish
Espina mental superior
Portuguese
Espinha mental superior