Intra oral anatomy for radiology (Mandible) Flashcards
1
Q
What supplies to the mandible
A
The inferior alveolar nerve
2
Q
Which foramen does the mental nerve exit from?
A
The mental foramen
3
Q
How does the mental foramen look on a radiograph?
A
Appears As a radiolucency due to lack of bone
4
Q
What can the mental foramen somtimes be mistaken for and why?
A
Occasionally it can be super imposed by a root and can be mistaken for pathology
5
Q
What does caries look like on a radiograph?
A
As a radiolucency
6
Q
How does the mylohyoid ridge look on a radiograph?
A
A relatively thick radiopaque line that appears to at an angle
7
Q
What is seen beneath the mylohyoid ridge on a radiograph?
A
Submandibular fossa
8
Q
How does the submandibular fossa look on a radiograph?
A
As a radiolucency
9
Q
What is another name for the chin point?
A
Mental protuberance
