Mandibular prominence
The mandibular prominence is an embryological structure which gives rise to the lower portion of the face.
| Mandibular prominence | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Precursor | first pharyngeal arch |
| Gives rise to | mandible |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | prominentia mandibularis |
| TE | prominence_by_E5.3.0.0.0.0.14 E5.3.0.0.0.0.14 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The mandible and lower lip derive from it. The mesenchymal cells within the mandibular prominence condense to form Meckel's cartilage.
It is innervated by the mandibular nerve.
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