The digastric fossae of the mandible can be seen laterally because they are located at the inferior border of the mandible.

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Although the digastric fossae are located at the inferior border of the mandible,they can only be seen from a posterior view.Note that the digastric fossae are points of attachment for the anterior digastric muscle.The digastric fossae are located just beneath the genial tubercles,also called mental spines.

The Digastric Fossae of the Mandible Can Be Seen Laterally