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lagomorph’s jaw: rabbit
lagomorph’s jaw: rabbit
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premaxilla
Bone forming the anterior portion of the upper jaw.
palatine
Fine bone of the maxilla; the horizontal portion forms the roof of the mouth.
maxilla
Toothed bone forming, with the premaxilla, the upper jaw.
incisor
Flat, constantly growing tooth with a single root; it is located in the front of the jaw and used for cutting up plants.
diastema
Space between the incisors and the premolars due to the absence of canines.
premolar
Tooth usually with a single root; it is located behind the diastema and used for grinding.
molar
Large tooth with several roots; it is located at the back of the jaw behind the premolars and used to grind food.
mandible
Toothed bone forming the lower jaw.