A jutting forward of the jaw,caused by the massiveness of the teeth and jaw,is known as:
A)ectotympanic
B)prognathism
C)nuchalism
D)orthognathism

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Prognathism is the correct term for the jutting forward of the jaw caused by the massiveness of the teeth and jaw. Ectotympanic refers to an external auditory process, Nuchalism refers to the nuchal region of the neck, and Orthognathism refers to having a straight or normal jaw alignment.

A Jutting Forward of the Jaw,caused by the Massiveness of the Teeth