Soft tissues of the mouth

Question 1

What is the name of the epithelial mucosal tissue that the whole of the mouth is lined with?

Answer 1

Mucous Membrane

Question 2

The space between the posterior teeth and the cheeks is called the ….?

Answer 2

Buccal Sulcus

Question 3

The space between the anterior teeth and the lips is called the ….?

Answer 3

Labial Sulcus

Question 4

What is the name of the thin band of fibrous tissue which attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth?

Answer 4

Lingual Frenum

Question 5

What is the name of the band of fibrous tissue which attaches the lip to the gingiva above the central incisors?

Answer 5

Labial Frenum

Question 6

What flap of soft tissue is attached to the back of the hard palate?

Answer 6

Soft palate

Question 7

Name the central prolongation of the soft palate.

Answer 7

Uvula

Question 8

What name is given to the area at the back of the mouth and the throat?

Answer 8

Oropharynx

Question 9

What name is given to the area at the back of the nose and the throat?

Answer 9

Nasopharynx

Question 10

Ankyloglossia is better known as?

Answer 10

Tongue-tie

Question 11

What is Glossitis?

Answer 11

Inflammation of the tongue

Question 12

What is Dysphagia?

Answer 12

Difficulty in swallowing

Question 13

What is Xerostomia?

Answer 13

Dry mouth syndrome