Foramina Flashcards
1
Q
Mandibular
A
Located on the lingual side of the ramus; permits nerve and vessel passage to teeth and mouth tissues
2
Q
Mental
A
Situated on the left and right anterior areas of the mandible; used for nerve and vessel passage
3
Q
Lingual
A
Opening in the center of the mental spine for nerve passage to the incisor area
4
Q
Incisive
A
Opening in the maxilla behind the central incisors on the midline
5
Q
Supraorbital
A
An opening in the frontal bone above the eye orbit
6
Q
Palatine
A
Openings in the hard palate
7
Q
Zygomaticofacial
A
Opening in the zygomatic bone
8
Q
Magnum
A
Opening in the occipital bone for spinal cord passage
