Exercise 25 Flashcards
structure that suspends the small intestine from the posterior body wall
Lesser Omentum
Regions that break down foodstuffs mechanically
oral cavity and stomach
mobile organ that initiates swallowing
tongue
conduit that serves the respiratory and digestive systems
pharynx
lies posterior to the trachea; conveys food from pharynx to the stomach
esophagus
valve at the junction of the small and large intestines
ileocecal valve
primary region or enzymatic digestion
small intestine
membrane securing the tongue to the floor of the mouth
frenulum
area between the teeth and lips/cheeks
oral vestibule
wormlike sac that outpockets from the cecum
appendix
carbohydrate (starch) digestion begins here
Oral Cavity
organ distal to the small intestine
large intestine
valve preventing movement of chyme from duodenum into the stomach
pyloric valve/sphincter
posterosuperior boundary of the oral cavity
soft palate
location of the hepatopancreatic sphincter through which pancreatic secretions and bile pass
small intestine
outermost layer of a digestive organ in the abdominal caivty
visceral peritoneum
principal site for the synthesis of vitamins (B,K) by bacteria
Large intestine
distal end of the alimentary canal
anus
bone-supported part of roof of the mouth
hard palate
visible portion of the tooth
crown
material covering the tooth root
cementum
hardest substance in the body
enamel
attaches the tooth to bone and surrounding alveolar structures
periodontal ligament
portion of the tooth embedded in bone
root
forms the major portion of the tooth structure; similar to bone
dentin
the area of the tooth below the dentin
pulp
site of blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics
pulp
portion of the tooth covered with enamel
crown
what is the role of the gallbladder?
bile is stored here until needed for digestive processes
