A patient presents to the emergency department after sustaining a blunt force injury to the face during a motor vehicle accident. Assessment reveals a complex fracture involving the lower jawbone. What is the medical term for this type of fracture?
The correct answer is 'Mandibular fracture.' It refers specifically to a fracture of the lower jawbone, which is consistent with the injury described. 'Zygomatic fracture' refers to a fracture of the cheekbone. 'Maxillary fracture' refers to the upper jawbone. 'Nasal fracture' refers to a fracture of the nose, which is the most common type of facial fracture but is not consistent with an injury to the lower jawbone.
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