Mod 110 Unit 2 Terms Flashcards

1
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Dorsal Cavity

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Cavity located in the back of the body

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2
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Mandibular arch

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The lower jaw

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3
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Maxillary arch

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The upper jaw

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4
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Midsagittal plane

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

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5
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Mixed dentition

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

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6
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Occlusion

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Natural contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth in all positions

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7
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Posterior

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Toward the back

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8
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Proximal surface

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

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9
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Stomodeum

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The primitive mouth

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10
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Succedaneous teeth

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Permanent teeth that replace primary teeth

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11
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Alveolar socket

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

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12
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Anatomic crown

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Portion of the tooth that is covered with enamel

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13
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Anatomy

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Study of the shape and structure of the human body

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14
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Anterior

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Toward the front surface

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15
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Apical foramen

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Natural opening in the root

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16
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Axial

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

17
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Cementum

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

18
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Connective tissue

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Major support material of the body

19
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Deciduous

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

20
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Distal

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