The sharp, bony projections on the inside of the mandible form the ______________.

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The genial tubercles are the sharp, bony projections located on the inside of the mandible, specifically on the lingual surface of the mandibular symphysis. The retromolar area is located behind the last molar tooth and does not have sharp bony projections. The external oblique ridge is a bony ridge on the outer surface of the mandible, and the mental foramen is a small hole on the anterior aspect of the mandible that transmits blood vessels and nerves.

The Sharp, Bony Projections on the Inside of the Mandible