- masticatory process
- See: gnathal lobe [Martin, 2005].See: gnathal lobe [McLaughlin, 1980].(Class Ostracoda):
Crustacea glossary. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. 2011.
masticatory process
Look at other dictionaries:
masticatory process — see gnathal lobe … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
Masticatory force — or force of mastication is defined as a force, which is created by the dynamic action of the masticatory muscles during the physiological act of chewing. Contents 1 Masticatory muscles 2 Measuring masticatory force … Wikipedia
Nankali's Masticatory Force Systematization — The Nankali’s systematization of distribution of the Masticatory Force categorize the locations of the forces on different part of mandible/Maxilla, which are important in designing a prosthetic and implant treatment in dentistry. The… … Wikipedia
endite — ( ) [Holthuis, 1993]. Schematic drawing of a thoracic leg. [Holthuis, 1993] A mesial lobe like extension of a podomere or such an extension from the axial part of an unsegmented appendage [Hobbs, Hobbs, and Daniel 1977]. A non specific term to… … Crustacea glossary
gnathal lobe — Masticator endite of mandible. (Syn. masticator process) [Moore and McCormick, 1969]. Masticatory endite of mandible. (Syn. masticatory process) [McLaughlin, 1980] … Crustacea glossary
gnathal lobe — 1. (ARTHROPODA: Crustacea) The masticatory endite of the mandible; the masticatory process. 2. (ARTHROPODA: Diplopoda) The third or most distal part of the mandible; bearing the teeth and grinding surfaces … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
spillway — A groove or channel through which food may pass from the occlusal surfaces of teeth during the masticatory process. SYN: sluiceway. * * * spill·way (spilґwa) embrasure … Medical dictionary
Muscle — is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. There are three types of muscle in the body. Muscle which is responsible for moving extremities and external areas of the body is called "skeletal muscle." Heart… … Medical dictionary
apparatus — 1. A collection of instruments adapted for a special purpose. 2. An instrument made up of several parts. 3. [TA] A group or system of glands, ducts, blood vessel s, muscles, or other anatomic structures involved in the performance of some… … Medical dictionary
List of dog diseases — This list of dog diseases is a continuously updated selection of diseases and other conditions found in the dog. Some of these diseases are unique to dogs or closely related species, while others are found in other animals, including humans. Not… … Wikipedia
