Oral cavity Vocab Flashcards
1
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Soft palate
A
The posterior third of the palate comprised of muscular fibers covered with Mucosa
2
Q
Incisive papilla
A
A small, raised, rounded structure of soft tissue at the anterior midline of the hard palate
3
Q
Palatine Rugae
A
Paired transverse, palatine fold of soft tissue on the anterior portion of the hard palate
4
Q
Palatine raphe
A
A junction of soft tissue extending vertically along the entire midline of the hard palate
5
Q
Uvula
A
downward projection of the soft palate comprised of connective tissue muscles and glands
6
Q
Hard Palate
A
The bony anterior two thirds of the palate that is covered with mucosa
