Ramus

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Ramus refers to a part of a bone that forms an angle with the rest, especially the ascending part of the lower jaw that makes a joint at the temple. It can also refer to a branch, such as a branch of a blood vessel or nerve.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

In anatomy, the term "ramus" denotes a part of a bone that forms an angle with the rest of the structure. It is used in several contexts:

  • Ramus of mandible: The vertical part of the lower jaw that projects upward to meet the temporal bone at the temporomandibular joint.
  • Ramus of pubis: The part of the pubic bone that extends backward from the body of the pubis and meets the ilium and ischium to form part of the acetabulum.
  • Superior pubic ramus: The superior extension of the pubic bone that forms a portion of the obturator foramen.
  • Inferior pubic ramus: The inferior extension of the pubic bone that forms a portion of the obturator foramen.

Neurology[edit | edit source]

In neurology, "ramus" refers to a branch of a nerve or blood vessel. For example:

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