Mylohyoid Line Anatomy in 3D | Rolandic Anatomy

A ridge inside the jawbone. It is the "floor" of the mouth; an infection from a tooth can travel under this line (Ludwig's Angina), which is a life-threatening emergency because it can swell and block the airway.

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Related structures

Mandible Mylohyoid Muscle (Mandible Origin) Oblique Line of Mandible (Mandibular Symphysis) Base of Mandible Body of Mandible Buccinator (Mandible Origin) Depressor Anguli Oris (Mandible Origin)