Nose and Mouth Terminology

Question 1

papillae

Answer 1

small bumps on the tongue

Question 2

dorsum

Answer 2

long straight (ridge) portion of the nose

Question 3

naris/nares

Answer 3

nostril/nostrils

Question 4

nasal ala

Answer 4

2 rounded prominences crowning nostrils

Question 5

vestibule

Answer 5

space on the interior of the nasal ala

Question 6

septum

Answer 6

wall of cartilaginous tissue separating the 2 nostrils

Question 7

4 sinus cavities

Answer 7

frontal sinuses, sphenoid sinuses, maxillary sinuses, and ethmoid sinuses

Question 8

vermillion border

Answer 8

area of demarcation around the lips

Question 9

philtrum

Answer 9

vertical space between upper lip and nose

Question 10

frenulum

Answer 10

membrane that attaches upper and lower lips to gums and that attaches tongue to floor of mouth

Question 11

buccal region

Answer 11

cheeks

Question 12

hard palate

Answer 12

roof of mouth

Question 13

soft palate

Answer 13

arises where the naropharyngeal space begins, near the back of the throat

Question 14

uvula

Answer 14

fleshy lump of tissue hanging from the roof of mouth

Question 15

epiglottis

Answer 15

fold of cartilaginous tissue; opens during breathing and closes during swallowing

Question 16

larynx

Answer 16

voice box