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Genial Tubercles and Muscular Attachments

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Loma Linda ENT Research
Created:
3/11/24
Submitted:
3/11/24
Published:
3/11/24
Genial tubercle with all soft tissue removed (only bone). The specimen shows a fused superior and inferior tubercle and fused left and right spines. Clefts divide the tubercle in the sagittal and axial planes
Genial Tubercle-BoneGenial tubercle with all soft tissue removed (only bone). The specimen shows a fused superior and inferior tubercle and fused left and right spines. Clefts divide the tubercle in the sagittal and axial planes

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Genial tubercle with all soft tissue removed (only bone). The specimen shows a fused superior and inferior tubercle and fused left and right spines. Clefts divide the tubercle in the sagittal and axial planesGenial tubercle with genioglossus and geniohyoid muscles attached. More of the genioglossus muscle fibers can been seen attaching above the genial spine when compared to the bone alone model
3DPX-021027

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Anatomy
Anatomy
Description

These models are 3D laser scans of segments of cadaveric mandible. The genial tubercle and its muscular attachments can be observed. These structures are important landmarks in genioglosss advancement surgery for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

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