1. The condyle of the ramus of the mandible that articulates with the skull
   "The condyloid process allows for the opening and closing movements of the jaw";
   - condylar process, mandibular condyle

Derived forms: condyloid processes

Type of: condyle

Part of: jawbone, jowl, lower jaw, lower jawbone, mandible, mandibula, mandibular bone, submaxilla

Encyclopedia: Condyloid process