Term Name: mandibular prominence
Synonyms: mandibular process, mandibular swelling, prominentia mandibularis
Definition: the paired ventral prominences formed by bifurcation of the first pharyngeal arches in the embryo; the two prominences unite ventrally and fuse to form the mandible and lower lip
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0005867]

Relationships
develops from: 1st arch mandibular component
develops into: future lower lip lower jaw region
is part of: oral opening
has parts: mandibular process mesenchyme
is a type of: embryonic facial prominence