Ch 23. Digestive System, Part 2-Accessory Organs Flashcards
Roof of the mouth; separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity.
Palate
The anterior space between the lips and the teeth
Vestibule
The area that lies internal to the teeth.
Oral cavity proper
Medial fold of tissue that connects the inside of each lip to the gums.
Labial frenulum
Medial fold of tissue that anchors the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
Lingual frenulum
Large structure on the floor of the mouth composed of skeletal muscle covered by mucosa.
Tongue
The bumps on the back of the tongue arranged in a V-shaped row.
Vallate papillae
Conical bumps present all over the tongue surface that increase the tongue’s friction.
Filiform papillae
Mushroom-shaped bumps scattered over the surface of the tongue.
Fungiform papillae
Types of papillae that have taste buds.
Vallate papillae & Fungiform papillae
Deciduous teeth in one quadrant of the mouth:
2 incisors, 1 canine, 0 premolars, & 2 molars; total of 20 teeth
Permanent teeth in one quadrant of the mouth:
2 incisors, 1 canine, 2 premolars, & 3 molars; total 32 teeth
Tooth portion above gumline.
Crown
Tooth portion below gumline.
Root
Covers outside of crown.
Enamel
Covers outside of root.
Cementum
Bonelike material that forms most of a tooth.
Dentin
Center containing loose c.t., vessels, etc.
Pulp cavity
Narrow extension of pulp cavity in root.
Root canal
Fibers that anchor root to bony socket.
Periodontal ligament
Mucous membrane around base of teeth.
Gingiva
Hardest substance in the body.
Enamel
Parotid glands:
Located in front of the ear, swells when one has the mumps, contains only serous cells & secretion enters mouth next to 2nd upper molar
Submandibular glands:
Located below the mandible, & secretion enters mouth below tongue
Sublingual glands:
Located under the tongue, contains mostly mucous cells & secretion enters mouth below tongue
The posteroinferior surface of the liver; lies in close proximity to other abdominal organs.
Visceral surface
The largest lobe of the liver.
Right lobe