Chapter 1 & 2 Test Flashcards
the small papilla at the anterior end of each sublingual fold contains openings of the submandibular duct and sublingual duct
sublingual caruncle
________ also include the same teeth as primary teeth, as well as premolars
adult or permanent teeth
the temporomandibular joint is superior
zygomatic arch
the large strap muscle is located on each side of the neck
sternocleidomastoid muscle
what orofacial tissue is the linea alba located?
buccal mucosa
what lingual papillae are located on the lateral side of the tongue?
Has vertical ridges
foliate papillae
the main part of the anteriro border of the ramus forms a concave forward curve is
coronoid notch
a strong muscle forming the cheek and is felt when a patient clenches the teeth together
masseter muscle
Underside of tongue has large visible blood vessels, the deep lingual veins
Ventral surface of tongue
the main feature of the nasal region is the
external nose
what are the regions of the face
frontal, orbital, nasal, infraorbital, zygomatic, buccal, oral, and mental
the root of a mature and fully erupted tooth is composed of what?
dentin, pulp, and cementum
____________ are located between these folds of tissue created by underlying muscles what patients call their “tonsils”
palatine tonsils
the upper and lower lips meet at each corner of the mouth or the ______
labial commissure
an orofacial structure that is located in the midline of the face or neck is
philtrum
a midline depression on the dorsal surface of the tongue
median lingual sulcus
inferior to the zygomatic arch and just anterior to the external ear is
temporomandibular joint
what surface of the tongue is noted for its visible large blood vessels and deep lingual veins
the underside or ventral surface
the pink labial mucosa or buccal mucosa meets the redder ___________ at the mucobuccal fold
alveolar mucosa
what orofacial structure contains the alveolus of a tooth
alveolar process
what orofacial structure contributes to the prominence of the neck and is also called the “adams apple”
hyoid bone
the lips are the fleshy folds that mark the gateway to the
oral cavity proper
elevation of tissue on inner part of buccal mucosa opposite the maxillary second molar
parotid papilla
plural of ramus
rami
closest to inner cheek
buccal
hard outer layer of a tooth crown
enamel