Face, Mouth & TMJ Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 cavities of the face?
A
Oral (buccal) - single
Nasal - paired
Orbital - paired
2
Q
What is the function of the face?
A
Protect and support structures associated with the nasal, oral, orbital and pharyngeal cavities.
Provide areas of attached for mm. that control facial expressions and help in the manipulation of food.
3
Q
What is the muscle of the skull?
A
Occipito-frontalis
If you place palm on top of head and move forward and back that is the occipito-frontal is muscle moving.
