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Mandible

/ˈmæn.dɪ.bəl/noun
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The mandible is the lower jawbone in vertebrates, serving as a crucial structure for biting, chewing, and speech. In humans, it's the only mobile bone in the skull, influencing facial aesthetics and even emotional expressions in everyday interactions.

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The mandible of the Tasmanian devil can generate a bite force of up to 553 pounds per square inch, allowing it to crush bones that other predators can't, which has inspired studies in biomimicry for engineering ultra-strong materials.

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