Corpus: Mandibular angle
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Synonyms: Mandibular angle, angulus mandibulae
English:
Definition[Bearbeiten]
The term mandibular angle refers to the transition of the mandibular body (corpus mandibulae) into the ascending branch of the mandible (ramus mandibulae).
Anatomy[Bearbeiten]
The angulus mandibulae serves as an attachment for the masseter muscle and the medial pterygoid muscle.
Orthodontics[Bearbeiten]
In orthodontics, this is also referred to as the gonion angle. It is bordered by two straight lines that pass through the following points:
- Tragion and Gonion
- Gnathion and gonion
The standard value of the gonion angle is around 130°.