mandibular arch

arch (ahrch) a structure of bowlike or curved outline.

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arch of aorta , aortic arch the curving portion between the ascending aorta and the descending aorta, giving rise to the brachiocephalic trunk, the left common carotid artery, and the left subclavian artery.

Arch of aorta (arcus aortae).

aortic arches  paired vessels arching from the ventral to the dorsal aorta through the branchial arches of fishes and the pharyngeal arches of amniote embryos. In mammalian development, arches 1 and 2 disappear; 3 joins the common to the internal carotid artery; 4 becomes the arch of the aorta and joins the aorta and subclavian artery; 5 disappears; 6 forms the pulmonary arteries and, until birth, the ductus arteriosus.

branchial arches  paired arched columns that bear the gills in lower aquatic vertebrates and which, in embryos of higher vertebrates, become modified into structures of the head and neck. In human embryos, called pharyngeal a's.

cervical aortic arch  a rare anomaly in which the aortic arch has an unusually superior location.

dental arch  the curving structure formed by the teeth in their normal position; the inferior dental a. is formed by the mandibular teeth, the superior dental a. by the maxillary teeth.

double aortic arch  a congenital anomaly in which the aorta divides into two branches which embrace the trachea and esophagus and reunite to form the descending aorta.

arches of foot  the longitudinal and transverse arches of the foot.

lingual arch  a wire appliance that conforms to the lingual aspect of the dental arch, used to promote or prevent movement of the teeth in orthodontic work.

mandibular arch 

1. the first pharyngeal arch, from which are developed the bone of the lower jaw, malleus, and incus.

2. inferior dental a.

maxillary arch 

1. palatal a.

2. superior dental a., see dental a.

neural arch  the primordium of the vertebral arch; one of the cartilaginous structures surrounding the embryonic spinal cord.

open pubic arch  a congenital anomaly in which the pubic arch is not fused, the bodies of the pubic bones being spread apart.

oral arch  one formed by the roof of the mouth from the teeth (or residual dental arch) on one side to those on the other.

palatal arch  the arch formed by the roof of the mouth from the teeth on one side of the maxilla to the teeth on the other or, if the teeth are missing, from the residual dental arch on one side to that on the other.

palatoglossal arch  the anterior of the two folds of mucous membrane on either side of the oropharynx, enclosing the palatoglossal muscle.

palatopharyngeal arch  the posterior of the two folds of mucous membrane on either side of the oropharynx, enclosing the palatopharyngeal muscle.

palmar arches  four arches in the palm: the deep palmar arterial a. formed by anastomosis of the terminal part of the radial artery with the deep branch of the ulnar, its accompanying deep palmar venous a., and the superficial palmar arterial a. formed by anastomosis of the terminal part of the ulnar artery with the superficial palmar branch of the radial and its accompanying superficial palmar venous a.

pharyngeal arches  the branchial arches in the human embryo.

plantar arch  the arch in the foot formed by anastomosis of the lateral plantar artery with the deep plantar branch of the dorsal artery.

pubic arch  the arch formed by the conjoined rami of the ischial and pubic bones on two sides of the body.

pulmonary arches  the most caudal of the aortic arches, which become the pulmonary arteries.

residual dental arch  the curved contour of the ridge remaining after tooth removal.

right aortic arch  a congenital anomaly in which the aorta is displaced to the right and passes behind the esophagus, thus forming a vascular ring that may cause compression of the trachea and esophagus.

supraorbital arch  the curved margin of the frontal bone forming the upper boundary of the orbit.

tarsal arches  two arches of the median palpebral artery, one of which supplies the upper eyelid, the other the lower.

tendinous arch  a linear thickening of fascia over some part of a muscle.

vertebral arch  the bony arch on the dorsal aspect of a vertebra, composed of the laminae and pedicles.

Vertebral arch (arcus vertebrae). The vertebral arch consists anteriorly of a pair of pedicles and posteriorly of a pair of laminae.

zygomatic arch  one formed by processes of zygomatic and temporal bones.

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mandibular arch

n.

The first postoral arch in the series of branchial arches. Also called mandibular process.

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mandibular arch

[mandib′yələr]

Etymology: L, mandere, to chew, arcus, bow

the first visceral arch from which the lower jawbone develops.

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arch

a structure of bowlike or curved outline.

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arch of aorta

the curving portion between the ascending and descending aorta, giving rise to the brachiocephalic trunk and, in some species, the left common carotid and the left subclavian artery.

aortic a's

paired vessels that run from the ventral to the dorsal aortae through the branchial arches of fishes and amniote embryos. In mammalian development, arches 1 and 2 disappear; 3 joins the common to become the internal carotid artery; 4 becomes the arch of the aorta and joins the aorta and subclavian artery; 5 disappears; 6 forms the pulmonary arteries and, until birth, the ductus arteriosus.

arterial arch

one or more arteries that form an anastomotic connection between two more or less parallel tributaries; found commonly around joints and other moveable parts.

arch arteriosus, arcus arteriosus

a large communicating branch between two arteries.

branchial a's

four pairs of mesenchymal and later cartilaginous columns in the pharyngeal wall which in fish develop into gills and in mammals become modified into structures of the ear and neck.

branchial arch derivatives

derivatives of the arches are first arch (mandible, ossicles), second arch (hyoid apparatus, ear ossicles), third arch (hyoid apparatus), fourth arch (laryngeal cartilages).

costal arch

the rim to the bony thorax formed by the conjoined asternal ribs and their connecting elastic tissue.

cricoid arch

the slender ventral half of the cricoid cartilage of the larynx. The most caudal of the palpable landmarks of the larynx.

dental arch

the curving structure formed by the crowns of the teeth in their normal position, or by the residual ridge after loss of the teeth.

hemal arch

the v- or y-shaped bone borne on the ventral surface of the tail vertebrae of some animals and which protects blood vessels. Called also chevron bone.

hyoid arch

the second branchial arch.

ischial arch, ischiatic arch

the caudal rim of the pelvis formed by the conjunction of the two ischiae. Called also sciatic arch.

lumbocostal arch of the diaphragm

the dorsal part of the diaphragm where it crosses the ventral surface of the psoas muscles. Here it is without any attachment and only serous membranes separate the thoracic and peritoneal cavities.

mandibular arch

the first branchial arch, being the rudiment of the maxillary and mandibular regions.

neural arch

the dorsal vertebral arch.

palatal arch

the arch formed by the roof of the mouth from the teeth on one side to those on the other.

palatoglossal arch

the thick fold of tissue passing from the soft palate to the lateral border of the tongue.

palatopharyngeal arch

a horizontal fold of pharyngeal mucosa that passes from the soft palate and joins with its opposite fold over the entrance to the esophagus.

palmar arch

a superficial and a deep vascular arch behind the carpus formed by the conjunction of several arteries of the forearm.

pulmonary a's

the most caudal of the embryonic aortic arches, which become the pulmonary arteries.

sciatic arch

ischial arch.

subcarpal arch

the deep palmar arch, especially of horses.

superficial dorsal arch

one of the arterial arches in the foot of carnivores.

supracarpal arch

the superficial palmar arch, especially of horses.

tendinous arch

a linear arched thickening of fascia that provides attachment for some muscles.

terminal arch

the union between the medial and lateral palmar digital arteries, which in horses runs through the solar canal within the distal phalanx.

vertebral arch

the dorsal bony arch of a vertebra, composed of paired laminae and pedicles.

zygomatic arch

the arch formed by the processes of the zygomatic and temporal bones that is the principal origin of the masseter muscle and is particularly broad and prominent in carnivores.