LO 9 Flashcards
Describe cortical bone
- Derived from the Latin word cortex and means outer layer - is the dense outer layer of bone
- Also known as compact bone
- Appears radio opaque
Describe cancellous bone
- Derived from Latin and means arranged like a lattice
- Soft, spongy bone located between two layers of dense cortical bone
- Composed of many numerous bony trabeculae that form a lattice like Network
- The larger the trabeculations, the more radiolucent the area of cancellous bone appears
A bone ______ is a marked prominence or projection
Process
A ______ is a linear prominence or projection
Ridge
_______ is a sharp, thorn-like projection
Spine
________ is a small bump or nodule
Tubercle
______ is a rounded prominence
Tuberosity
A ______ is a tube like passageway through bone that contains nerves and blood vessels
Canal
A ________ is an opening or hole that permits the passage of nerves and blood vessels
Foramen
A ______ is a broad, shallow, scooped out, or depressed area
Fossa
A ______ is a hollow space, cavity, or recess
Sinus
A ______ is a bony wall or partition that divides two spaces around cavities - radio opaque
Septum
A _______ is an immovable joint representing a line or Union between adjoining bones of the skull - a thin radiolucent line
Suture
The upper jaw is composed of two paired Bones called the ______ that meet at the midline of the face
Maxillae
The _____ form the orbit of the eye, sides and floor of the nasal cavities, and hard palate
Maxillae
What are the bony landmarks of the maxilla?
- Incisive foramen
- Superior foramina of the incisive canal
- Median palatal suture
- Lateral fossa
- Nasal cavity
- Nasal septum
- Floor of nasal cavity
- Anterior nasal spine
- Inferior nasal conchae
- Maxillary sinus - SEPTA within the maxillary sinus, nutrient canals within the maxillary sinus
- Inverted y
- Maxillary tuberosity
- Hamulus
- Zygomatic process of the maxilla
- Zygoma
Describe the median palatal suture (median Palatine suture) and how it appears on radiograph
- The immovable joint between the two Palatine processes of the maxilla
- A thin radio Lucent line between the maxillary Central incisors
Describe lateral fossa and how it appears on the radiograph
- A smooth, depressed area of the maxilla located just inferior and medial to the infraorbital foramen between the canine and lateral incisors
- A radio loosen area between the maxillary canine and lateral incisors
Describe the nasal cavity and how it appears on a radiograph
- A pear-shaped compartment of bone located superior to the maxilla - the inferior portion is formed by the palatal process of the maxilla and the horizontal portions of the Palatine bones
- Appears as a v-shaped radiolucine area superior to the maxillary incisors, may also be seen on intraoral images
Describe the nasal septum and how it appears on a radiograph
- A vertical bony wall or petition that divides the nasal cavity into right and left nasal fossae
- Formed by the vomer and a portion of the ethmoid bone and cartilage
- A vertical radio pink partition that divides the nasal cavity
- May also be seen on intraoral images
Describe the floor of the nasal cavity and how it appears on a radiograph
- A bony wall formed by the palatal processes of the maxilla and the horizontal partitions of Palatine bones
- Appears as a dense radio opaque band of bone above the maxillary incisors
Describe the interior nasal spine and how it appears on a radiograph
- A sharp projection of the maxilla located at the anterior and inferior portion of the nasal cavity
- A v-shaped radio opaque area located at the intersection of the floor of the nasal cavity and the nasal septum, may also be seen on intraoral images
Describe the inferior nasal conchae and how they appear on a radiograph
- Wafer thin, curved plates of bone that extend from the lateral walls of the nasal cavity
- Conchae means shell-shaped or scroll shaped
- Appears as a diffuse radio opaque mass or projection within the nasal cavity
Describe the maxillary sinus and how it appears on a radiograph
- Paired cavities or compartments of bone located within the maxilla
- Located above the maxillary premolar and molar teeth
- Only see the floor of the sinuses
- Appears as paired radio loosen areas located superior to the apices of
- May also be seen on intraoral images
Describe the SEPTA within the maxillary sinus and how it appears on a radiograph
- Bony walls or partitions that appear to divide the maxillary sinus into compartments
- Appears as radio opaque lines within the maxillary sinus
- Presents and number vary depending on the anatomy of the individual
Describe the nutrient canals within the maxillary sinus and how they appear on a radiograph
- Tiny, tube like passageways through the bone that contain blood vessels and nerves
- Appear as a narrow radiolucent band bounded by two thin radio opaque lines
Describe the inverted y and how it appears on a radiograph
- The intersection of the maxillary sinus and the nasal cavity
- Appears as a radio opaque upside down why formed by the intersection of the lateral wall of the nasal fossa and the anterior border of the maxillary sinus
- Located above the maxillary canine
Describe the maxillary tuberosity and how it appears on a radiograph
- Around and prominence of bone that extends posterior to the third molar region
- Appears on a radiograph as a radio opaque bulge distilled to the third molar region
Describe the hamulus and how it appears on a radiograph
- A small hook-like projection of bone extending from the medial pterygoid plate of the sphenoid bone
- A radio opaque hook-like projection posterior to the maxillary tuberosity area
- May also be seen on intraoral images
Describe the psychomatic process of the maxilla and how it appears on a radiograph
- A bony projection of the maxilla that articulates with the zygoma or malar (cheek) bone
- Appears as a j or u-shaped radio opacity located superior to the maxillary first molar region
- May also be seen on intraoral images
Describe the zygoma and how it appears on a radiograph
- Articulates with a zygomatic process of the maxilla
- Appears as a diffuse, radio opaque band extending posteriorly from the zygomatic process of the maxilla
- May also be seen on intraoral images
Describe the angle of the mandible and how it appears on a radiograph
- Angle formed where the horizontal lower edge of the body meets the perpendicular posterior edge of the ramus
- Appears radio opaque where the ramus joins the body of the mandible not visible on intraoral images