Which bone forms the jaw?

Which bone forms the jaw?

• A. Cranium
• B. Scapula
• C. Mandible
• D. Ribs

Answer: (C)

The jaw is formed by a single bone called the mandible, which makes up the lower jaw. It is the only movable bone of the skull and houses the lower teeth, articulating with the temporal bones at the temporomandibular joints to allow chewing and speaking. The cranium forms the protective braincase, the scapula is the shoulder blade, and the ribs build the rib cage.

The jaw is formed by a single bone called the mandible, which makes up the lower jaw. It is the only movable bone of the skull and houses the lower teeth, articulating with the temporal bones at the temporomandibular joints to allow chewing and speaking. The cranium forms the protective braincase, the scapula is the shoulder blade, and the ribs build the rib cage.