pogonion /po·go·ni·on/ (po-go´ne-on) the anterior midpoint of the chin.
pogonion
pogonion (pōgō´nēon),
po·go·ni·on (p -g  n -n)n. The most anterior point of the chin on the mandible in the midline. Also called mental point. |
pogonion
[pō·gō′nē·on]
Etymology: Gk, diminutive of pōgōn, beard
the most anterior point in the contour of the chin in the sagittal plane.
pogonion (pōgō´nēon),
n the most anterior point on the chin. A cephalometric landmark in the lateral view.
pogonion
the anterior midpoint of the chin.
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