This is a brief review of the origin and normal variations of the geni
al tubercles, and specifically, a mandibular spine as an anatomical va
riation or abnormality. The case presented is that of abnormal genial
tubercles observed during dissection of the Boor of the mouth. A revie
w and description on the morphology of the genial tubercles are given.
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