Gastrointestinal Tract Flashcards
Alevolus
Tooth socket; alveolar bone
Crown (1)
Portion of the tooth above the gum line; supragingival portion of the tooth
Root (2)
Portion of the tooth below the gum line; subgingival portion of the tooth
Enamel (3)
White, hard, outer covering of the tooth that protects the crown; the hardest substance in the book
Dentin (dentine) (4)
Hard tissue of teeth between the enamel and pulp cavity
Gingival (gums)
Mucous membranes surrounding the truth and lining the mouth
Gingival sulcus
Area between the tooth and gums
Pulp cavity
Sensitive cavity in the tooth is containing blood supply and nerves
Periodontal ligament (5)
Connective tissue that connects the tooth to the alveolar bone
Cementum (6)
Bone-like connective tissue that covers the root
Root canal
Portion of the pulp cavity extending from the pulp chamber to the apical foramen (opening at the distal aspect of the tooth)
Abscess
Localised collection of pus
Bruxism
Grinding of teeth; particular in cattle
Deciduous teeth
Temporary teeth
Dental calculus
Also known as dental tartar, mineralised plaque that forms on the teeth
Dental caries
Tooth decay
Dentition
The arrangement of teeth. Also known as arcade
Expulis
Benign Timor arising from periodontal mucous membranes
Extraction
The act of pulling teeth
Gingival hyperplasia
Excessive development of gums due to increased cell numbers
Halitosis
Bad breathe
Hard palate
Rostral portion of the roof of the mouth of the roof of the mouth containing rugae
Malocclusion
Abnormal position of teeth that results in faulty meeting of the teeth or jaws
Occlusion
Relation of the teeth of both jaws during functional activity
Oronasal
Abnormal tube-like passageway between between the mouth and nose
Fistula
Abnormal tube-like passageway that can occur anywhere on the body
Palate
Roof of the mouth
Palatoschisis
Cleft palate
Papillae
Small, raised bumps on the tongue containing taste buds
Periodontal
Inflammation and degeneration of the tissue surrounding and supporting the teeth (bone and gums); also known as periodontitis or pyorrhoea
Plaque
Collection of bacteria, salivary products, and white blood cells that adheres to the surface of the tooth
Rugae
Ridges on the hard palate and lining the stomach to increase surface area for absorption and secretion
Saliva
Digestive juice produced by salivary glands
Salivary glands
Glands around the mouth that secrete saliva. There are three major pairs of glands called the parotid, mandibular, and sublingual glands
Salivary mucocele
Collection of salvia that has leaked out from damaged salivary glands causing masses in the mouth
Soft palate
Smooth, caudal portion of the roof of the mouth
Achalasia
Inability to relax the smooth muscle of the GI tract; most often associated with the esophagus
Activated charcoal
Substance administrated orally after accidentally ingestion of a toxic substance. After inducing vomiting, activated charcoal is administered to coat the lining if the GI tract to prevent further absorption of any remaining toxins
Anal sacculitis
Inflammation of the anal sacs. These sacs are prone to abscesses, blackage, and infections
Anastomosis
Surgical connection between two tubes
Anorexia
Lack of appetite
Antidiarrheal
A substance given to counteract diarrhea
Antiemetic
Substances given to counteract vomiting
Ascites
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
Atresia
Closure of s normal body opening
Barium study
Barium test; introduction of contrast material used to evaluate the GI tract. A series of radiographs is then taken to isolate GI tract disorders