Upper+jaw
21Jaw jerk reflex — The jaw jerk reflex or the masseter reflex is a stretch reflex used to test the status of a patient s trigeminal nerve (CN V).[1] The mandible or lower jaw is tapped at a downward angle just below the lips at the chin while the mouth is held… …
22Upper Wolfjaw Mountain — Infobox Mountain Name = Upper Wolfjaw Mountain Photo = IMG 4422UWolfjaw.jpg Caption = Upper Wolfjaw Mountain from Noonmark Elevation = convert|1281|m|ft|0|lk=on Prominence = convert|85|m|ft| 1|abbr=on [Key col elevation between 1,190 and 1,200… …
23jaw — noun 1 bone that contains teeth ADJECTIVE ▪ bottom, lower ▪ top, upper ▪ firm, strong ▪ clenched …
24jaw — n. & v. n. 1 a each of the upper and lower bony structures in vertebrates forming the framework of the mouth and containing the teeth. b the parts of certain invertebrates used for the ingestion of food. 2 a (in pl.) the mouth with its bones and… …
25jaw-jerk reflex — an abnormal reflex elicited by lightly placing the index finger across the chin of the patient and tapping it with a tendon hammer while the jaw hangs loosely open. A brisk upward movement of the jaw indicates an upper motor neurone disorder… …
26jaw — /dʒɔ / (say jaw) noun 1. one of the two bones or structures (upper and lower) which form the framework of the mouth. 2. Dentistry either jawbone containing its complement of teeth and covered by the soft tissues. 3. the mouth parts collectively,… …
27jaw — I. noun Etymology: Middle English Date: 14th century 1. a. either of two complex cartilaginous or bony structures in most vertebrates that border the mouth, support the soft parts enclosing it, usually bear teeth on their oral margin, and are an… …
28jaw — noun 1》 each of the upper and lower bony structures in vertebrates forming the framework of the mouth and containing the teeth. ↘(jaws) the grasping, biting, or crushing mouthparts of an invertebrate. 2》 (jaws) the gripping parts of a wrench …
29upper — adj. Upper is used with these nouns: ↑arm, ↑atmosphere, ↑back, ↑berth, ↑body, ↑bracket, ↑chamber, ↑chest, ↑circle, ↑class, ↑corner, ↑deck, ↑ …
30Radium jaw — is an occupational disease brought on by the ingestion and subsequent absorption of radium into the bones of Radium dial painters. The symptoms are necrosis of the mandible (lower jawbone) and the maxilla (upper jaw) as well as constant bleeding… …
