The __________ is a space in the tooth row that allows the canine of the lower jaw to slide past the third premolar in apes and early hominins.
A) maxilla
B) mandible
C) diastema
D) double cusp

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The diastema is a gap or space in the tooth row, commonly seen in primates, which allows the canine of the lower jaw to slide past the third premolar when the jaws are closed. This is especially prominent in apes and early hominins. The maxilla refers to the upper jaw, the mandible to the lower jaw, and the double cusp is a dental feature seen in some teeth.

The __________ Is a Space in the Tooth Row That