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Chapter 2: Surface Anatomy Part 1 Flashcards

1
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what region includes the forehead and area above the eyes?

A

frontal region

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2
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where is the supraorbital ridge located?

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inferior to each eyebrow

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3
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what is the smooth elevated area between the eyebrows termed?

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glabella

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4
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in what gender and age is the frontal eminence more prominent in contrast with the supraorbital ridge?

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children and adult females; frontal eminence; adult males- supraorbital ridge

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5
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name the two head regions that are covered by the scalp:

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  1. parietal region

2. occipital region

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6
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what head region contains the temple?

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temporal region

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7
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what head region contains the external ear?

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auricular region

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8
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what is the oval flap of the external ear termed and what does it collect?

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auricle; collect sound waves

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9
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through what tube are sound waves transmitted?

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external acoustic meatus

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10
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what is the superior and posterior free margin of the auricle termed and where is it usually located?

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helix; ends inferior at the lobule; upper apex of helix usually level at eyebrows and the glabella

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11
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what part of the auricle is found anterior to the external acoustic meatus ?

A

tragus

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12
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what part of the auricle is found posterior to the external acoustic meatus?

A

antitragus

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13
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in what facial region are the eyeball and all its supporting structures located?

A

orbital region

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14
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what is the bony socket of the eyeball termed?

A

orbit

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15
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what is the usual location of the eyes in relationship to the vertical height of the head, as well as the eyes usual widths?

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midpoint; width is the same distance between the eyes

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16
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the white area of the eye is termed?

A

sclera

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17
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what is the central area of coloration of the eye termed?

A

iris

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18
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what is the opening in the center of the area of coloration termed and how does it respond to light?

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pupil; appears black and change size as the iris responds to changing light condition.

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19
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what structures covers and protects each eyeball?

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upper and lower eyelids

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20
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where are the lacrimal glands located and what do they produce?

A

behind each upper eyelid and deep with in orbit; lacrimal fluid or tears

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21
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the delicate and thin membrane lining the inside of the eyelids and the front of the eyeballs is termed?

A

conjuntiva

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22
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the inner and outer corners of the eyes are termed?

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inner is medial canthus; outer is lateral canthus

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23
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where is the root of the nose located?

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between the eyes

24
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what is the midpoint landmark of the nasa region and what bony structure is located inferior to it?

A

nasion

25
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why is the apex of the nose flexible?

A

because it is formed from cartilage

26
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what is another term for nostril?

A

naris

27
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what midline structure separates the nostrils?

A

nasal septum

28
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what are the winglike cartilaginous structures located laterally to the nostrils termed and what is their width in relationship to the eyes or the space between the eyes?

A

ala; same width as one eye or space between the eyes

29
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the facial region the overlies the cheekbone is termed?

A

zygomatic region

30
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what region contains the soft tissue of the cheek and in what part of the face is it located in relationship to the nose, mouth and ear?

A

buccal region; cheek forms the side of the face and its broad area.

31
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what muscle is used when a patient clenches his or her teeth together?

A

masseter muscle

32
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what part of lower jaw is inferior to the earlobe?

A

angle of the mandible

33
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what is the term used when describing the division of the face into thirds?

A

vertical dimension of the face

34
Q

what is the darker appearance of the surrounding skin of the lips termed and what is its width in relationship to eyes?

A

vermilion border; ____

35
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what is the transition zone that outlines the lips?

A

mucocutaneous junction

36
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what is the vertical groove on the skin superior to the midline of the upper lip termed and what is inferior to it on the termination of the midline of the upper lip?

A

philtrum

37
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what groove on the facial surface separates the lower lip from the chin in the mental region?

A

nasolabial sulcus

38
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the inside of the mouth is termed?

A

oral cavity

39
Q

the upper jaw is termed?

A

maxilla

40
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the lower jaw is termed?

A

mandible

41
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structures closest to the tongue are termed?

A

lingual

42
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structures closes to the palate are termed?

A

palatal

43
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structures closest to the inner cheek are termed?

A

buccal

44
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what membranes lines the oral cavity?

A

oral mucosa

45
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what lines each of the lips?

A

oral mucosa

46
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what is the specific membrane lining of the inner cheek and what does it cover?

A

buccal mucosa; dense pad of inner tissue

47
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on the inner cheek, what is the elevated tissue and what does it contain?

A

parotid papilla

48
Q

what are the upper and lower spaces between the cheeks, lips, and gums termed?

A

vestibules

49
Q

deep within each space between the cheeks, lips, gums, what is term for the tissue lining it and what is its transition zone?

A

vestibular fornix; buccal mucosa meets alveolar mucosa

50
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what fold of tissue is located at the midline between the membrane lining the lips?

A

labial frenum

51
Q

the gums in general are termed?

A

gingiva

52
Q

the gum tissue tightly adhered to the bone around the roots of the teeth is termed?

A

attached gingiva

53
Q

the line of demarcation between the firmer and pinker attached tissue and the deeper and redder movable tissue is termed?

A

mucogingival junction

54
Q

the tissue along the margin of the gums is termed?

A

marginal gingiva

55
Q

the inner surface or space between the tooth and gums is termed?

A

gingival sulcus

56
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what is the tissue between the teeth termed and what tissue is it an extension of?

A

interdental gingiva; ???

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