Mod 110 Unit 2 Terms

Question 1

Dorsal Cavity

Answer 1

Cavity located in the back of the body

Question 2

Mandibular arch

Answer 2

The lower jaw

Question 3

Maxillary arch

Answer 3

The upper jaw

Question 4

Midsagittal plane

Answer 4

Imaginary line that divides the patients face into equal right and left sides

Question 5

Mixed dentition

Answer 5

Mixture of permanent teeth and primary teeth that occurs until all primary teeth have been lost usually between ages 6-12

Question 6

Occlusion

Answer 6

Natural contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth in all positions

Question 7

Posterior

Answer 7

Toward the back

Question 8

Proximal surface

Answer 8

The surface next to each other when teeth are adjacent in the arch

Question 9

Stomodeum

Answer 9

The primitive mouth

Question 10

Succedaneous teeth

Answer 10

Permanent teeth that replace primary teeth

Question 11

Alveolar socket

Answer 11

Cavity within the aveolar process that surrounds the root of the tooth

Question 12

Anatomic crown

Answer 12

Portion of the tooth that is covered with enamel

Question 13

Anatomy

Answer 13

Study of the shape and structure of the human body

Question 14

Anterior

Answer 14

Toward the front surface

Question 15

Apical foramen

Answer 15

Natural opening in the root

Question 16

Axial

Answer 16

Referring to the body region that comprises the head, neck, and trunk

Question 17

Cementum

Answer 17

Specialized, calcified connective tissue that covers the anatomic root of a tooth

Question 18

Connective tissue

Answer 18

Major support material of the body

Question 19

Deciduous

Answer 19

Pertaining to first dentition of 20 teeth; often called “baby teeth” or primary teeth

Question 20

Distal

Answer 20

Farther away from the trunk of the body; opposite of proximal