Surg 105--Final Flashcards
The portion of the jaw that surrounds and supports the tooth?
alveolar process
What does orbicularis mean?
circular
Crescent shaped cartilage found in the TMJ knee joint is?
meniscus
The synovial joint formed at the bicondylar junction of the mandible and the temporal is the?
temporomandibular
Another name for the malar joint (bone) is?
zygomatic
What can be done to treat an intranasal dural tear?
cover with fat,fascial,or muscle graft
The space between the lip (extending to include the cheeks) and the teeth is the?
vestibule
The term deciduous refers to the ___ teeth.
primary
What sucture attaches the tongue to the floor of the buccal cavity?
lingual frenulum
The skull comprises ____ bones?
22
Which facial muscle allows for closure of the mouth and protrusion of the chin?
masseter
What is the term use to desribe a deformity involving an abnormally small jaw?
micrognathia
What is the source of autogenous graft material?
patient
Arch bars are fixed into postion with _____?
wire
Vomiting can lead to aspiration,but in the maxillofacial patient it can also pose a risk of_____.
infection
Why is nasal intubation preferred when arch bar application is anticipated?
to provide access to the oral cavity
The term malocclusion refers to?
teeth that are not in proper alignment
What type of incision is made at the patient’s hairline and can be bilaterally extended?
coronal
Endoscopic viewing of the joint is called
arthroscopy
What is the mot common type of midfacial fracture?
LaForte I
Which diagnotic imaging method provides images of the bony defects?
CT scan
In which position will the patient be placed to obtain a Waters’ view radiograph?
upright with the neck hyperextended
Which of the following is an action of epinephrine?
vasoconstriction
The uvula is considered to be ___tissue?
lymphoid