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
mandibular feature between coronoid process and the condyle
Corinoid notch
small yellow elevations that increase with age
Fordyce’s spots
main feature of the nasal region
external nose
heavy horizontal part of maxilla inferior to the teeth
body
glands that can be palpated close or within thyroid gland
parathyroid
division of face into thirds
vertical dimension
need to be recorded in patients chart if palpable
lymph nodes
located at midline between labial and alveolar mucosa on both dental arches
labial frenum
terminates in a thicker area of the midline of the upper lip at the tubercle of the upper lip
philtrum
loss of this border with excessive sun damage
vermilion border
main feature of the mental region
chin
midline marking of mandible feature
symphysis
incisors and canines
anteriors
maxillary arch bony growth that may be related to occlusal trauma
exostoses
attaches a tooth to bony surface of the alveoli
periodontal ligament
slow growing masses in premolar area noted on radiographs
tori
the line of demarcation between the attached gingiva and the alveolar mucosa is the
mucogingival junction
the region of the face that is located inferior to the orbital region and lateral to the nasal region
infraorbital region
what is separated by the midline nasal septum
nares
the lips are outlined from the surrounding skin by a transition zone
vermilion border
what arch extends from just below the lateral margin of the eye toward the middle part of the ear
zygomatic arch
what structure is not visible in any portion on intraoral examination
laryngopharynx
__________, an endocrine gland can be palpated within the midline cervical area
thyroid gland
a midline fold of tissue between the ventral surface of the tongue and the floor of the mouth
lingual frenum
what region of the face is composed of the soft tissue of the cheek
buccal region
just distal to the maxillary arch is a tissue covered elevation of the bone called the
maxillary tuberosity
is a white ridge of raised callused tissue that extends horizontally at the level of the maxillary and mandibular teeth come together and occlude
linea alba
a midline ridge of tissue on the hard palate
median palatine raphe
a muscular tube that serves both the respiratory and digestive systems
pharynx
surfaces of the tongue have small, elevated structures of specialized mucosa. some are associated with taste buds
lingual papillae
structure that can be palpated in the anterior midline of the neck
thyroid cartilage
outermost layer of the root is composed of
cementum
Fordyce’s spots are composed of
sebum from sebaceous tissue
the facial portion of the alveolus of the _______, the vertically placed eminence, is especially prominent on the maxilla
canine
each body of the maxilla is superior to the teeth and contains
maxillary sinus
sublingual folds are located where
floor of the mouth
the ________ gland is located irregularly from the zygomatic arch down to the posterior border of the lower jaw
parotid salivary gland
Foramen cecum is beginning of
Thyroid
White ridge if keratinized epithelium on buccal mucosa at the level where teeth occlude
Linea alba
