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Mylohyoid groove

mylohyoid groove
A groove on the medial surface of the ramus of the mandible beginning at the lingula; it lodges the mylohyoid artery and nerve.
Synonym: sulcus mylohyoideus, mylohyoid fossa.

Last updated on July 21st, 2021

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