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Lecture 32 - Alimentary structures of the head Flashcards

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what are the 4 layers of gut tube

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  1. mucosa
  2. submucosa
  3. muscularis
  4. serosa
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the esophagus is suspended by the _________

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mediastinal pleura

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what is the peritoneum

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serosal membranes with opposing vessels and nerves

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what makes the upper alimentary tract

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  1. oral cavity
  2. pharynx
  3. esophagus
  4. stomach
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what makes the lower alimentary tract

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  1. small intestine
  2. liver & gall bladder
  3. pancreas
  4. large intestine
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what categories of teeth are there

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  1. incisors
  2. canines
  3. premolars
  4. molars
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the tooth is divided into what regions

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  1. crown
  2. neck
  3. root
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what covers the tooth crown

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enamel
~95% hydroxyapatite

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what is dentin?

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majority of the tooth mass but sensitive tissue

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cementum

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covers root and neck that act as an anchor point for periodontal ligaments

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what is pulp in regards to teeth

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lymphatic vessels and nerves within the pulp cavity and root canal

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gingiva

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dense fibrous attachment that’s continuous with oral mucosa at mucogingival margin

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13
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periodontal ligament connects what? what is the job?

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cementum to alveolar bone and allows for limited “give”

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14
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what is the bone tooth joint called

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gomphosis (alveolar bone:teeth)

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15
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the gingival sulcus should be ___

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shallow

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16
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define periodontal disease

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disease of the structures around the tooth

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17
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vestibular tooth surface

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outer surface facing cheeks and lips

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lingual tooth surface

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inner mandibular teeth

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19
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palatal tooth surface

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inner maxillary teeth

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mesial tooth surface

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axial side of tooth

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21
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distal tooth surface

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abaxial side of tooth

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occlusal tooth surface

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surface facing opposite dental arcade

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23
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canines have ____ baby teeth and ____ adult teeth

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28; 42

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what is the dental formula for canine deciduous teeth

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3 : 1 : 3 : 0
3 : 1 : 3 : 0

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what is the dental formula for canine adult teeth
3 : 1 : 4 : 2 3 : 1 : 4 : 3
26
in dogs and cats what are the carnassial teeth
upper PM4 and lower M1
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why are knowing tooth roots important
to ensure all are taken out in extractions to avoid complications
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list what teeth have 1, 2, and 3 tooth roots for canines
1 = incisors, canines 2 = upper PM2 and PM3, lower PMs and Ms 3 = upper PM4 - M2
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what is the dental formula for feline deciduous teeth
3 : 1 : 3 : 0 3 : 1 : 2 : 0
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cats have ____ baby teeth and ____ adult teeth
26; 30
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what is the dental formula for feline adult teeth
3 : 1 : 3 : 1 3 : 1 : 2 : 1
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list what teeth have 1, 2, and 3 tooth roots for cats
1 = incisors, canines, upper PM2 *upper M1 2 = lower PMs and Ms 3 = upper PM4
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furcation
space between roots seen in severe cases of dental disease
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malar abscess
abscess at apices of upper PM4 swelling and drainage to outside of face
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what nerves innervate the teeth
maxillary n. --> infraorbital n. --> superior alveolar branches mandibular n. --> inferior alveolar n. --> mental n.
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describe a maxillary nerve block
blocks all upper arcade aim for caudal maxillary foramen
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describe an intraorbital nerve block
blocks maxillary incisors, canines, PM1 and PM2 aim for infraorbital canal exit
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describe an interior alveolar nerve block
blocks all teeth in mandible aim for medial ramus
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describe a middle mental nerve block
blocks mandibular incisors and canines aim for mental foramina
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what is the oral vestibule
cavity between teeth and lips/cheek
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describe the oral cavity proper
bound by hard palate, teeth, gingiva, palatoglossal arches, and base of tongue
42
what are the 3 divisions of the pharynx
1. nasopharynx 2. oropharynx 3. laryngopharynx
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what are the 3 elevating muscles of mastication
1. temporalis m. 2. masseter m. 3. pterygoid m.
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what are the elevator mm. innervated by
mandibular n
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what is the depressor muscle of mastication? what is it innervated by?
digastricus m. innervated by CN 5 & 7
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what is the lyssa of the tongue
a fibrous spicule on the ventral tongue that supports apex
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what is the lingual frenulum
juncture of tongue and oral cavity
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what nerve is responsible for taste and general sensation in the caudal 1/3 of the tongue
glossopharyngeal n.
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what nerve is responsible for motor innervation of the tongue
hypoglossal n.
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what nerve is responsible for taste in the rostral 2/3 of the tongue
facial n.
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what nerve is responsible for general sensation in the rostral 2/3 of the tongue
mandibular n.
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what are the 3 extrinsic muscles of the tongue
1. genioglossus 2. hyoglossus 3. styloglossus
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what is the function of the hyoid apparatus
stabilize the tongue and larynx by suspending these structures from the skull
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what are the muscles of the hyoid? what is the general job?
1. sternohyoideus 2. thyrohyoideus 3. mylohyoideus 4. geniohyoideus swallowing, lapping, retching
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what are the 3 muscles of the laryngopharynx? what is their job?
1. hyopharyngeus 2. thyropharyngeus 3. cricopharyngeus aid in swallowing
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what are the salivary glands of the head
1. parotid (behind ear) 2. mandibular 3. sublingual monostomatic 4. zygomatic
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where do the sublingual and mandibular salivary glands open
sublingual caruncle
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what is a salivary mucocele
collection of saliva that has leaked from a damaged gland or duct and accumulates in the tissue
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what is a ranula
sublingual mucocele

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