Terminology Lecture 1 Flashcards
1
Q
The Dentition Terminology includes what 5 items?
A
- Root
- Combining Vowel
- Combining form
- Suffix
- Prefix
2
Q
What does the Root consists of?
A
the core of a word
3
Q
What does the Combining Vowel consist of?
A
Usually “o”
4
Q
What does the Combining consists of?
A
It combines the Root and Combining Vowel
5
Q
What is the Suffix?
A
3 Functions
6
Q
What is the Prefix?
A
2 Functions
7
Q
dent/o, dent/I, odont/o
A
tooth
8
Q
maxill/o
A
upper jaw
9
Q
mandibul/o
A
lower jaw
10
Q
gnath/o
A
jaw
11
Q
or/o, stomat/o
A
mouth
12
Q
chel/o, labi/o
A
lip
13
Q
lingu/o, gloss/o
A
tongue
14
Q
gingiv/o
A
gingiva
15
Q
ment/o
A
chin
