A comprehensive review of the mental spine

Anat Cell Biol. 2024 Mar 31;57(1):1-6. doi: 10.5115/acb.23.220. Epub 2023 Dec 15.

Abstract

Clinical case reports and research regarding the mental spines and their associated structures create a detailed picture of the floor of the mouth for assessment during clinical treatment. This compilation of information covers the mental spines, the attached geniohyoid and genioglossus muscles, the lingual foramina, and the veins and arteries of the jaw and floor of the mouth. It is important to consider the variations in the mental spines for oral and maxillofacial treatment involving the mandible. Differences in anatomy of the mental spine, including their number, location, and size, can impact diagnosis and treatment approaches.

Keywords: Anatomy; Cadaver; Mandible; Oral cavity; Osteology.

Publication types

  • Review

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