There are many minerals that are considered to be essential, meaning our bodies must have them. Some minerals are described as bulk minerals and others are trace minerals. This simply means that our bodies require more of the bulk minerals and literally, trace amounts of the trace minerals. Donât be fooled by these small amounts because every mineral plays an important role to our health and affects our bodies in some way.
Medical Definition of Mandible. Mandible: The bone of the lower jaw. The joint where the mandible meets the upper jaw at the temporal bone is called the temporomandibular joint. Last Editorial Review: 6/9/2016.
Noun. 1. mandible-the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth. jawbone, jowl, lower jaw, lower jawbone, mandibula, mandibular bone, submaxilla. gnathion-the most inferior point of the mandible in the midline.gonion-the craniometric point on either side at the apex of the lower jaw.andible. n. 1. (Zoology) the lower jawbone in vertebrates. See jaw 1. 2. (Zoology) either of a pair of mouthparts in insects and other arthropods that are usually used for biting and crushing food.