PALATE STRUCTURES Flashcards
1
Q
Prominent bump near the incisors; contains nasopalatine duct openings.
A
Incisive Papilla
2
Q
Transverse ridges on the hard palate aiding in food manipulation.
A
Rugae
3
Q
Muscular portion of the roof of the mouth; separates oral and nasal cavities.
A
Soft Palate
4
Q
Recess housing the tonsils between palatal pillars.
A
Tonsillar Sinus
5
Q
Extrinsic muscle of the soft palate involved in swallowing.
A
Palato-pharyngeus
6
Q
Posterior projection of the soft palate; found in pigs.
A
Uvula
