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match the two projections of the mandible with their characteristics.
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mandibular condyle
coronoid process
articulates with the temporal bone
anterior projection of ramus
attachment site for chewing muscles
posterior projection of ramus
The mandibular condyle is the posterior projection of the ramus of the mandible and articulates with the temporal bone to form the temporomandibular joint. The coronoid process is the anterior projection of the ramus and serves as an attachment site for chewing muscles.
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Mandibular condyle: Articulates with the temporal bone, Posterior projection of ramus
Coronoid process: Anterior projection of ramus, Attachment site for chewing muscles