Oral Mucosa Flashcards
1
Q
What are the layers of epithelium in keratinised masticatory mucosa?
A
- keratinised layer
- prickle cell layer
- granular layer
- basal cell layer
2
Q
What are the 2 types of non-keratinocytes?
A
basal and supra-basal
3
Q
What term is given to the shape of epithelium in keratinised masticatory mucosa?
A
rete pegs or ridges
4
Q
What tissues may be present within submucosa?
A
submucosa salivary gland
5
Q
What are the features of sulcular epithelium?
A
no rete pegs, non-keratinised
6
Q
What are the features of filiform papillae?
A
keratinised tips and non-keratinised troughs
7
Q
What name is given to accessory minor salivary glands?
A
von-Ebner
