oral cavity histo Flashcards
what makes up epithelial membrane
epithelial tissue with an underlying connective tissue layer
types of epithelial membranes
cutaneous
mucous
serous
what type of membrane is found in the oral part
mucous membrane
what makes up the oral cavity
lips, vestible, oral cavity proper
priciple function of oral cavity
physical breakdown of food
mix of saliva with bolus of food
begin breakdown of carbs with enzymes
what are tonsils associated with
pharynx, root of tongue
where is orbicularis oris muscle
in the lips
where the muco-cutanenous junction occures
at the vermilion border
what is the vermilion border a product of:
closeness of the facial artery to the lips
opening to the mouth
oral fissure
oral cavity proper space
behind teeth
where is the vermilion border
at the apex of the lip
epithelial thickness in and out of lips
inner: thin
outer: thick
what gives the red line as we transition from skin to the lips
subcutaneous papilla
hair follicules are found on what part of lip
external, cutanous part
why vascularization can come so close to the surface of the lips
the subcutaneous papilla
epithelium of the oral mucosa (lining epithelium( and layers
thick, stratified squamous epithelium stratum basale stratum spinosum stratum superficiale -like the tongue
sweat glands in the oral mucosa
no
what sensation element is found in the oral mucosa
meisners corpusles
oral cavity epithelium is found
covering soft palate, lips, cheeks, bottom of tongue, floor of mouth, part of lining mucosa
discription of parakeratinized epiethelium
has nucleous
but does not stain eosinophilic
where is parakeratinized epithelium(masticatory mucosa) found
hard palate
dorsum of tongue
gingiva
what makes up the tongue
muscle with a mucus membrane over it
what covers posterior of tongue
lingual tonsils