Chin

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The chin is the protruding part of the mandible. It is unique to humans.

A receding chin could be caused by maxillary retrusion.^{[citation needed]} The opposite of a receding chin is a protruding chin. A notable celebrity with a protruding chin is rapper Lloyd Banks.

Function

One theory is that the chin protects the teeth against falls.

See Also

• List of aesthetics