lagomorph’s jaw: rabbit

premaxilla

Bone forming the anterior portion of the upper jaw.

palatine

Fine bone of the maxilla; the horizontal portion forms the roof of the mouth.

maxilla

Toothed bone forming, with the premaxilla, the upper jaw.

incisor

Flat, constantly growing tooth with a single root; it is located in the front of the jaw and used for cutting up plants.

diastema

Space between the incisors and the premolars due to the absence of canines.

premolar

Tooth usually with a single root; it is located behind the diastema and used for grinding.

molar

Large tooth with several roots; it is located at the back of the jaw behind the premolars and used to grind food.

mandible

Toothed bone forming the lower jaw.