symphysis menti
anatomy
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The symphysis menti is the bony prominence at the front of the lower jaw that forms the chin. It is a transient joint, meaning the bones fuse after birth. Specifically, it is the short-lived suture between the two halves of the mandible (lower jaw). Unlike most symphyses, which contain fibrocartilage, the symphysis menti is unique in that it is devoid of this tissue.12
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