Mandibular foramen
| Mandibular foramen | |
|---|---|
The mandibular foramen sits in the ramus of the mandible | |
Mandible viewed from the inner side of the mandible, showing the mandibular foramen at left. | |
| Details | |
| Part of | Mandible |
| System | Skeletal |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | foramen mandibulae |
| TA98 | A02.1.15.028 |
| TA2 | 865 |
| FMA | 53172 |
| Anatomical terms of bone | |
The mandibular foramen is an opening on the internal surface of the ramus of the mandible. It allows for divisions of the mandibular nerve and blood vessels to pass through.