Lab Exam 1 Flashcards
endentulism
lack of teeth
rhamphotheca
upper keratin sheath/beak
gnathotheca
lower keratin sheath/beak
serration on beak
tomia
dentition
array of teeth in jaw
occlusal surface
contact surface of teeth
cusp
raised parts of tooth on occlusal surface
Buccal
cheek/lip side of teeth
Lingual
tongue side of teeth
mesial
front teeth
distal
back teeth
Homodont
similar shaped teeth throughout mouth
Polyphyodont
teeth that are continually replaced throughout an animal’s life
Acrodont
Teeth attached to the top of the jaw
Pleurodont
teeth attached to the lingual side of jaw by ligaments
Heterodont
differences in tooth shape throughout mouth
Thecodont
Teeth are set in sockets
Diphyodont
There are only two sets of teeth present (milk and adult teeth)
Monophyodont
There is only a single set of teeth
Canines
conical, used for seizing/piercing prey or for display and/or fighting
Premolars
Primitively used for puncturing
Molars
originally used for cutting and crushing
Tribosphenic molars
Unique to mammals; form a ‘mortar and pestle’ crushing point
Protocone
part of Tribosphenic molars that fits into the taloid basin
Carnassials
Upper 4th premolar and lower 1st molar in carnivorous mammals; linearly aligned and sectorial
Sectorial
sharp-edged teeth
Brachyodont
Used to describe mammals that possess teeth with low crowns and well-developed roots
Hypsodont
Increased height and extensive cementum covering on surface and between cusps; teeth more resistant to wear
Bunodont molars
Brachyodont teeth found in humans, pigs, and primitive herbivores; cusps become rounded and form grinding surfaces
Lophodont molars
Hypsodont teeth found in Perrisodactyls (horses, elephants, rhinos, and rodents); cusps blend together into lophs
Selenodont molars
Hypsodont teeth found in Artiodactyls (deer and camels); cusps remain independent but elongate caudo-rostrally