title: Mandibular spine: a case report.
abstract: This is a brief review of the origin and normal variations of the genial tubercles, and specifically, a mandibular spine as an anatomical variation or abnormality. The case presented is that of abnormal genial tubercles observed during dissection of the floor of the mouth. A review and description on the morphology of the genial tubercles are given.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anatomy, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Greyling
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Le Grange
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Meiring
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002102:Cadaver; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000033:anatomy & histology