floor Flashcards
What is the floor of the oral cavity?
The floor of the oral cavity is the area beneath the tongue, formed by the mucous membrane and the underlying muscles.
True or False: The floor of the oral cavity is primarily made up of bone.
False
Which muscle forms a significant part of the floor of the oral cavity?
The mylohyoid muscle.
Fill in the blank: The floor of the oral cavity is lined with __________.
mucous membrane.
What structures are located in the floor of the oral cavity?
The submandibular glands, sublingual glands, and lingual frenulum.
Multiple Choice: Which gland is NOT found in the floor of the oral cavity? A) Submandibular B) Sublingual C) Parotid
C) Parotid
True or False: The floor of the oral cavity plays a role in speech and swallowing.
True
What is the function of the sublingual glands?
They secrete saliva to aid in digestion and maintain oral moisture.
Fill in the blank: The __________ connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
lingual frenulum.
What is the primary nerve supply to the floor of the oral cavity?
The mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve (V3).
Multiple Choice: Which of the following structures is NOT associated with the floor of the oral cavity? A) Hyoid bone B) Palatine tonsils C) Lingual frenulum
B) Palatine tonsils
True or False: The floor of the oral cavity is involved in the production of speech.
True
What is the role of the mylohyoid muscle?
It elevates the floor of the mouth and assists in swallowing.
Fill in the blank: The __________ artery supplies blood to the floor of the oral cavity.
lingual
What is the clinical significance of the floor of the oral cavity?
It can be a site for various pathologies, including infections and tumors.
Multiple Choice: The floor of the oral cavity is primarily innervated by which nerve? A) Facial B) Glossopharyngeal C) Mandibular
C) Mandibular
True or False: The submandibular gland is located above the floor of the oral cavity.
False
What is the function of the lingual frenulum?
It restricts the movement of the tongue.
Fill in the blank: The floor of the oral cavity is important for __________ and __________.
swallowing and speaking.
What is the role of saliva secreted by the glands in the floor of the oral cavity?
It aids in digestion, lubricates food, and helps maintain oral hygiene.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following muscles does NOT contribute to the floor of the mouth? A) Mylohyoid B) Geniohyoid C) Sternohyoid
C) Sternohyoid
True or False: The floor of the oral cavity is a relatively safe area for injections due to its structure.
False
What is the relationship between the floor of the oral cavity and the submandibular gland?
The submandibular gland is located beneath the floor of the oral cavity and its duct opens into the oral cavity.
Fill in the blank: The floor of the oral cavity is bordered laterally by the __________.
mandibular body.
What condition can affect the floor of the oral cavity and cause swelling?
Sialadenitis or infections of the salivary glands.
