Mandible Collection (page 5)

Human head, MRI and 3D CT scans C016 / 6494
Human head. Coloured composite image of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the brain and a 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of the face of a 40 year old patient

Tarantula spider, SEM
Tarantula spider. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a Brazilian white striped bird-eating spider (Nhandu chromatus), showing its large mandibles (jaws, centre)

Normal skull, 3D CT scan C016 / 6330
Normal skull. Coloured cut-away 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of the healthy skull of a 35 year old patient

Human head, 3D CT scan C016 / 6339
Human head. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of a healthy human head. The soft tissues are shown at right, the skull is seen at left

Normal head and neck, 3D CT scan C016 / 6335
Normal head. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of the healthy head and neck of a 35 year old patient

Normal head and neck, 3D CT scan C016 / 6334
Normal head. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of the healthy head and neck of a 35 year old patient

Normal head and neck, MRI and 3D CT scans C016 / 6338
Normal head. Coloured composite image of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the brain and a 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of the head and neck of a 35 year old patient

Normal head and neck, MRI and 3D CT scans C016 / 6336
Normal head. Coloured composite image of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the brain and a 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of the head and neck of a 35 year old patient

Normal skull, 3D CT scan C016 / 6328
Normal skull. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of the healthy skull of a 35 year old patient

Normal skull, 3D CT scan C016 / 6326
Normal skull. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of the healthy skull of a 35 year old patient

Normal skull, 3D CT scan C016 / 6331
Normal skull. Coloured cut-away 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of the healthy skull of a 35 year old patient

Normal skull, 3D CT scan C016 / 6327
Normal skull. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of the healthy skull of a 35 year old patient

Human head, 3D CT scan C016 / 6377
Human head. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of a profile view of a 47 year old patients head. The brain is purple and bone is light brown. At centre, behind the face, are the sinuses

Stag beetle C016 / 2181
Stag beetle

Stag beetle C016 / 2180
Stag beetle. View of the upper side of a male Lucanus cervus stag beetle. This insect lives in holes in old trees and dead trunks

Stag beetle C016 / 2182
Stag beetle. Male Lucanus cervus stag beetle on a plant with seed pods. This insect lives in holes in old trees and dead trunks

Stag beetle C016 / 2178
Stag beetle (Lucanus barbarossa). Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Stag beetle C016 / 2213
Stag beetle. View of the upper side of a male stag beetle (Odontolabis castelnaudi). Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Benign dental tumour, CT scans C018 / 0589
Benign dental tumour. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scans of the lower jaw of a 35 year old patient with a cemento-ossifying fibroma (purple)

Jaw tumour, CT scan C018 / 0565
Jaw tumour. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of the jaw of a 35 year old patient showing a benign (non-cancerous) bony lesion (indicated by arrows) in the mandible (lower jaw)

Giant termites C017 / 6811
Giant termites. Soldiers from a giant termite (Macrotermes sp.) colony

Broken jaw, X-ray C017 / 7558
Broken jaw. X-ray of the head of a 22 year old male patient with a fractured mandible (lower jaw bone). The fracture is seen at left

Leafcutter ant head C018 / 5932
Leafcutter ant. Close-up of a leafcutter ant (Acromyrmex sp.) head, showing its large mandibles that it uses to cut through leaves. Acromyrmex sp

Head and neck anatomy, artwork C014 / 0512
Head and neck anatomy, computer artwork. Arteries are red, veins are blue, nerves are deep yellow and lymph vessels are bright yellow

Head and neck anatomy, artwork C014 / 0509
Head and neck anatomy, computer artwork. The skin is transparent allowing arteries (red), veins (blue), nerves (deep yellow) and lymph vessels (bright yellow) to be seen

Human facial muscles, artwork
Human facial muscles. Artwork of the facial and other muscles of a human head and neck, seen from an oblique frontal angle

Sleeping bee C014 / 4635
Sleeping bee. Bee (Nomada sp.) using its mandibles to cling onto a leaf while it sleeps

Damselfly mouth. Close-up of the head of a damselfly (order Odonata), showing its mouthparts. Magnification: x46 when printed 10 centimetres wide

Cat flea head, SEM C014 / 4842
Cat flea head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis). Its eyes (red) can be seen at either side of its head

Human lower jaw, historical model
Human lower jaw. 1950s model showing the structure of the lower jaw (mandible) of a human

Rove beetle, SEM C014 / 4871
Rove beetle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a Stenus sp. rove beetle, showing its large eyes, long proboscis and large jaws used for grasping prey

Harvestman spider, SEM C014 / 4853
Harvestman spider. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a harvestman (Phalangium opilio), showing its large mandibles (jaws, centre)

Velvet skull, anatomical model
Velvet skull. Velvet-covered anatomical model of a human skull

Human jaw, 19th Century model. 1870 dental teaching aid showing the structure of the human jaws

Honey bee head, SEM C016 / 8018
Honey bee head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a honey bee (Apis sp.), showing its large compound eyes (left and right), mouthparts (lower centre)

Honey bee head, SEM C016 / 8022
Honey bee head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a honey bee (Apis sp.), showing its large compound eyes (left and right), mouthparts (lower centre)

Honey bee mouth, SEM C016 / 8003
Honey bee mouth. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the mouth a honey bee (Apis sp.), showing the hairs that cover its body. Magnification: x139, when printed 10 centimetres high

Homo ergaster skull (SK-847 and SK-15) C015 / 6928
Homo ergaster skull. This skull consists of two fossils: SK-847 (main) and SK-15 (lower jaw). The fossils are those of an extinct species that forms an early part of the human evolutionary tree

Australopithecus africanus skull (STS-71) C015 / 6798
Australopithecus africanus skull. This skull consists of two fossils: STS-71 and STS-36. STS-71 is the upper specimen, discovered in 1947, in Sterkfontein, South Africa

Wolf spider, SEM C015 / 6378
Wolf spider. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a wolf spider (family Lycosidae), showing its eyes (upper centre) and large mandibles (jaws, centre left and right)

Prehistoric bear jaws C015 / 6762
Prehistoric bear jaws. These fossil jaw bones are from an extinct bear species (Ursus dolinensis). They were found in 1991

Prehistoric jaguar jaw bone C015 / 6761
Prehistoric jaguar jaw bone. This fossil jaw bone is from the extinct European jaguar (Panthera gombaszoegensis). It was found in 1990 at the TD-4 level in the Gran Dolina cave in the Sierra de

Homo heidelbergensis arthritic jaw C015 / 6562
Homo heidelbergensis arthritic jaw. Close-up of the condyloid process of the lower jaw (mandible) from fossilised remains of Homo heidelbergensis

Homo heidelbergensis lower jaw C015 / 6561
Homo heidelbergensis lower jaw (mandible) and teeth. This fossil specimen is from the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain

Homo heidelbergensis lower jaw C015 / 6560
Homo heidelbergensis lower jaw (mandible) and teeth. This fossil specimen is from the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain

Homo heidelbergensis lower jaw C015 / 6559
Homo heidelbergensis lower jaw (mandible) and teeth. This fossil specimen is from the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain

Jumping spider C018 / 2450
Jumping spider. Jumping spiders (family Salticidae) stalk their prey before leaping on it from a few centimetres away. Photographed in South America

Tiger beetle C018 / 2463
Tiger beetle. Close-up of the head of a tiger beetle (subfamily Cicindelinae), showing one of its eyes (centre) and large jaws (mandibles, lower right)

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The mandible, also known as the jawbone, is a fascinating and crucial component of our skull anatomy. Leonardo da Vinci's detailed sketches in his "Skull Anatomy" showcase the intricacies of this bone. A panoramic dental X-ray allows us to examine the mandible's structure and its relationship with teeth. Looking back in time, the Paranthropus boisei (Zinjanthropus) cranium (OH5) provides valuable insights into our evolutionary history. The study of human skulls through X-rays reveals not only the mandible but also other vital structures within our head. Nature never fails to amaze us; even tiny creatures like the red-barbed ant can be observed under a scanning electron microscope (SEM), revealing their unique mandibles adapted for various tasks. Meanwhile, a cross-section diagram illustrates how our mouth and jaw work together harmoniously. Insects are no exception when it comes to showcasing intriguing mandibular adaptations. Witnessing a red flour beetle in flight or examining an artwork depicting a Black Death rat flea reminds us of nature's diversity and complexity. However, sometimes unfortunate incidents occur that affect this essential bone. Fractured jawbones captured by X-rays remind us of both medical challenges and advancements in treating such injuries. Zooming further into nature's wonders, we encounter spiny spiders under SEMs - their menacing-looking yet functional jaws ready for capturing prey. Ultimately, whether studying ancient fossils or observing modern-day organisms, understanding the mandible plays an integral role in comprehending head and neck anatomy as depicted beautifully through artworks dedicated to this subject matter.