Mouth and Teeth Flashcards
what is an important site of muscle attachment for the mouth
basihyoid bone
what are the cheek pouches called
buccal vestibule
what is unique about dentition in ruminants
dental pad - acts like a cutting board
T/f incisive papillae are in all species
T
T/f buccal papillae are in all species
F (ruminants only)
What does heterodont mean
different teeth shapes
What does homodont mean
All teeth are the same shape
What does diphyodont mean
Two sets of teeth (baby/deciduous and adult/permanent)
What does polyphyodont mean
Continuous replacement of teeth
Are most mammals diphyodont or polyphyodont
diphyodont
What are brachyodont teeth
low crowned teeth (root > crown)
What are hypsodont teeth
high crowned (crown > root)
What are examples of brachyodont teeth
carnivore teeth, horse deciduous incisors, pig teeth besides the tusk, ruminant incisors
What are examples of hypsodont teeth
Tusk, ruminant cheek teeth, all permanent horse teeth, rabbit teeth
What are bunodont teeth
rounded cusps (think blunt)
What are lophodont
sharp-edged ridged teeth
What does anelodont mean
Limited teeth growth, develop roots
What is elodont
Continuous growth, no roots