The Process of Chewing Is Mastication

question 15

True/False

The process of chewing is mastication.

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Definitions:

Mandible

The lower jawbone, which is the largest and strongest bone in the human face, crucial for biting and chewing.

Temporal Bone

A bone located at the sides and base of the skull that houses structures of the ear.

Greater Trochanter

A prominent bony protrusion on the proximal (upper) part of the femur (thigh bone) serving as a major site for muscle attachment.

Iliac Crest

The upper curved edge of the ilium, one of the bones forming the pelvis, often used as a landmark for medical procedures.