Part II - Spaces Flashcards
What is the elliptical space between the eyelids called?
Palpebral fissure
What is the potential space between the sclera and the fascia bulb I?
Episcleral space
What substance fills the eyeball space posterior to lens?
Vitreous humor
Describe the superior synovial joint space of TMJ
(Fairly lax, permits AP gliding)
Roof: mandibular fossa of temporal bone
Floor; articular disc
Describe the inferior synovial joint space of TMJ
(Fairly restrictive, permits rotation)
Roof - articular disc
Floor - mandibular condyle
What space are you in when you are between teeth/gums of upper and lower jaws?
Oral cavity proper
What space are you in when you are between the lips/cheeks and teeth/gums?
Vestibule
What are the borders of the oral cavity?
Anterior - lips Lateral - cheeks Superior - palate Inferior - tongue and floor of mouth Posterior - oropharynx
What are the contents of the vestibule?
Frenulum Labii (superior and inferior) Parotid papilla (from parotid duct)
What does gingivae mean?
Gums
What are the contents of the oral cavity proper?
Frenulum lingula
Sublingual papillae
Sublingual folds
Teeth
What is the space within a tooth filled with?
Pulp cavity — contains vessels and nerves
What is the space between palatoglossal arches that is also an opening between oral cavity and oropharynx?
Fauces
What are the spaces under the conchae?
Meatuses/meati
What is the space under the inferior concha?
Inferior nasal meatus *nasolacrimal duct drains here