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Exam 1111 Flashcards

1
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Define atomic position

A

Straight and relaxed body position

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2
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Define sagittal

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When the body is divided in two vertically

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3
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Define midsagittal

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When the body is divided into 2 equal parts vertically

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4
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Horizontal plane

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When the body is divided in 2 with a horizontal line

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5
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Define superior

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Higher than

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6
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Inferior

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Lower than

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7
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Proximal

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Close to (trunk)

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8
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Distal

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Away from

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9
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Anterior

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Front

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10
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Posterior

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Back

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11
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Ventral

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Front

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12
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Dorsal

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Back

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13
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What are tissues

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Organizations of cells that have functions

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14
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What are the types of tissues

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Connective, muscle, skeletal, epithelial

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15
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What is the function of epithelial tissue

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Protection

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16
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What is the function of muscle tissue

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Movement, managing heat

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17
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What is the function of nerve tissue

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Controlling

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18
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What is the function of connective tissue

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Support, connect parts of the body, prevent infections, produce white blood cells

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19
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Describe smooth muscles

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Used for involuntary movement

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20
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Describe striated muscles

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Used for voluntary movement, appear striped

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21
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Describe cardiac muscles

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Striated in appearance but smooth in function

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22
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which two cavities are in the dorsal cavity

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spinal and cranial

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23
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Which cavities are in the ventral cavity

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Thoracic, abdominal, pelvic

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24
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Describe dentin

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Harder than bone but not as hard as enamel, makes up most of the tooth.

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25
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What is primary dentin

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The dentin that forms before eruption

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26
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What is secondary dentin

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Dentin that forms after eruption

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27
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What is tertiary dentin

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Dentin that grows in response to irritation

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28
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Describe lining mucosa

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Stretchy

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29
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Describe masticatory mucosa

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Tough

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30
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What is the alveolar process

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Where the teeth sit

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31
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parts of the skull

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32
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what is a foramen

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a hole in bone to let nerves through

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33
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how does the styloglossus move the tongue

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retracts

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34
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how does genioglossus move the tongue

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protrudes

35
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what tooth numbering system does Canada use

A

international

36
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define buccal

A

facing the cheek tissue

37
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describe the trigeminal nerve

A

the major nerve of the face that has 3 major branches; Ophthalmic maxillary, mandibular

38
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what teeth have a cusp of Carabelli

A

first maxillary molar on the mesial lingual side (ML). in primary dentitions it will be on second molars

39
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what is a commissure

A

the corner of the lips

40
Q

what system is related to swollen tonsils

A

lymphatic

41
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describe healthy gingiva

A

pink, firm, fit snug around teeth

42
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what are papillae

A

bumps in the mouth

43
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where are the parotid papillae

A

Stenson’s Duct

44
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what do I, B, M, D, O stand for in parts of the teeth

A

Incisal, Buccal, Mesial, Distal, Occlusal

45
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what is the TMJ

A

the joint that holds the mandible, opens and closes, glides

46
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what is crepitus

A

when someone’s TMJ makes a popping sound

47
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what is dens in dente

A

a malformation making enamel fold into dentin

48
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anodontia

A

missing teeth

49
Q

supernumerary

A

extra teeth

50
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xerostomia

A

lacking saliva production

51
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what does white spots mean on the teeth

A

the patient has has demineralization and remineralization and it may be a sign of future caries

52
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what type of protection does saliva supply

A

Physical

53
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what is CAMBRA

A

a way of evaluating someone for future caries

54
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what is calculus

A

hardened debris, dark yellow, cannot be scraped

55
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types of calculus

A

supragingival - above gums, yellow, sub gingival - below, green because of blood

56
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describe pellicle

A

protein that sticks plaque to teeth

57
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Materia alba

A

debris, food, dead cells can be rinsed away (unlike plaque)

58
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describe NaF fluoride

A

neutral, 4 minute application,

59
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describe APF fluoride

A

acidic, cannot use on appliances and sensitive teeth, 1 minute application

60
Q

where is the zygomatic bone

A

Cheek bone

61
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what is ankloglossia

A

tongue tied

62
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causes of periodontal disease

A

poor oral hygiene, poor nutrition, tobacco use, hormonal changes

63
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types of diagnosis

A

historic - dental history to diagnose, clinical - physical examination, radiographical - uses x rays

64
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what is attrition

A

wearing down of teeth

65
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what is bruxism

A

grinding of teeth

66
Q

what are the risks of oral piercings

A

tooth and gum damage, infections

67
Q

what is HSV type 1

A

oral herpes

68
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what is HSV type 2

A

genital herpes

69
Q

what is the last part of doffing

A

mask

70
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what is the first part of doffing

A

gown

71
Q

can you use hand sanitizer to clear hands with organic matter

A

no (need wash)

72
Q

what is dose sensitive

A

hand sanitizer (2 pumps)

73
Q

what is glutaraldehyde

A

sterilant at 6-10 hours

74
Q

what are utility gloves for

A

cleaning and sterilization

75
Q

does the ultrasonic disinfect

A

no

76
Q

irritant dermatitis

A

allergic reaction directly to substance (not immune)

77
Q

what does Epstein bar virus lead to

A

lymphoma and other diseases

78
Q

what do the manufacturer instructions not include

A

product pricing

79
Q

how long should you run a water line

A

20-30 seconds

80
Q

how often should you run a water line

A

start of day, end of day and between patients

81
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can you leave the lid off the ultrasonic

A

NO

82
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83
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What is ecchymosis

A

Bruising

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