HyperDic: pogonion

English > 1 sense of the word pogonion:
NOUNbodypogonionthe craniometric point that is the most forward-projecting point / point on the anterior surface of the chin
English > pogonion: 1 sense > noun 1, body
MeaningThe craniometric point that is the most forward-projecting point / point on the anterior surface of the chin.
Part oflower jaw, mandible, mandibula, mandibular bone, submaxilla, lower jawbone, jawbone, jowlThe jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth
Broadercraniometric pointA landmark on the skull from which craniometric measurements can be taken

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