General Anatomy And Physiology Flashcards
What do muscles cells do?
They generate forces and produce motion. They can be attached to bones to allow limb movement
What is the role of the nerve cells?
They can initiate and carry electrical impulses to different distant areas of the body and help to aid the production of actions - contraction of muscles or glands.
Four organ systems that are relevant to dentistry?
- Cardiovascular
- Respiratory
- Digestive
- Nervous
Where is are the atrias?
Upper two chambers of the heart
Where would you find the ventricles?
Lower two chambers of the heart
What is a sphygmomanometer used for?
Used to measure blood pressure.
What are erythrocytes?
Red blood cells
What are leucocytes?
White blood cells
What does BNF stand for?
British National Formulary
What is myocarditis?
Inflammation of the heart muscles, usually due to a viral infection
Name five types of heart disease
- Myocarditis
- Valvular disease
- Angina
- Renal failure
- Hypertension
What is rheumatic fever?
Inflammation of the inside of the heart (bacterial endocarditis).
Which diabetes is insulin dependent?
Type 1 diabetes
Which diabetes type is not insulin dependent?
Type two diabetes
What are the different sensory organs?
Eyes, ears, tongue and nose
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?
12 pairs
What is the V cranial nerve?
Trigeminal
Name the three nerves relevant to dentistry?
5th Cranial Nerve (V) - Trigeminal
7th Cranial Nerve (VII) - Facial
12th Cranial Nerve (IX) - Glossopharyngeal
Which nerve is not a combination of sensory and motor components?
Hypoglossal nerve
Which division supply the upper teeth the maxilla and middle area of the face?
Maxillary division
Which nerve is the sensory supply of the lower teeth, the mandible and the lower area of the face as well as the motor supply to the muscles of mastication?
Mandibular division.
How many branches does the maxillary division split into?
Five
Which nerve supplies sensation from the upper incisor and canine teeth?
Anterior superior dental nerve
Which nerve supplies the sensation from the upper premolars and half of the first upper molar?
Middle superior dental nerve
Which nerve supplies the posterior half of the first upper molar and second & third molar teeth?
Posterior superior dental nerve.
Which nerve supplies sensation from the platal gingivae or the upper molar, premolar and canine teeth?
Greater palatine nerve
Which nerve supplies sensation from the palatal gingivae of the upper incisor and anterior half of the canine teeth?
Nasopalatine nerve (previously known as long sphenopalatine nerve)
