Term Name:	mental foramen
Synonyms:	foramen mentale, foramen mentalis, mental foramina
Definition:	The mental foramen is one of two holes ('foramina') located on the anterior surface of the mandible. It permits passage of the mental nerve and vessels. The mental foramen descends slightly in edentulous individuals.
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0006812]