Lab 3 Flashcards
mucosal fold; functions to secure the tongue to the floor of the mouth and limits posterior movements of tongue
Lingual frenulum
functions to trap and catabolize pathogens that enter the oropharynx
Lingual tonsil
performs mechanical digestion; mixes/moves food with saliva; initiates swallowing by pushing food into oropharynx
Tongue
raised areas on the dorsal surface of the tongue; function to contain taste buds and tactile receptors
Papillae
function to contain taste buds (3)
Circumvallate papilla
Fungiform papilla
Foliate papilla
function to contain tactile receptors
Filiform papilla
2 incisors, 1 canine, and 2 molars per quadrant
Deciduous teeth (20)
cut pieces of food
Incisors
pierce food
Canines (cuspids)
grind and crush food (2)
Premolars (bicuspids)
Molars (including wisdom teeth)
resists the force of chewing
Enamel
attaches root of tooth to periodontal ligament
Cementum
absorbs shock during biting and chewing
Dentin
contains the pulp
Pulp cavity
nourishes the dentin
Pulp
function in chemical digestion via the production and secretion of saliva into the oral cavity
Salivary glands
closes off nasopharynx during swallowing to prevent food/fluids from entering the nasal cavity
Uvula
functions in mechanical digestion to move food from the mouth into the esophagus
Pharynx