week 3 Flashcards
zygomatic area
cheekbone
skin
thin to medium in relative thickness
skin is …
soft and movable over a layer of loose connective tissue
the skin around the external ear and Ala of the nose is fixed to
underlying cartilage
facial skin contains
sweat and sebaceous glands (oil)
located within the connective tissue are…
sensory and motor nerves of facial expressions
labia
lips
vermilion border
where lip liner is applied
labial commissure
corner of mouth
oral cavity
lined with mucous membrane tissue
the vestibule…
the space between teeth and inner mucosal lining of the lips and cheeks
the oral cavity is the..
space contained within the upper and lower dental arches
how many vestibules does a person have
2
the vestibule mucosa is..
thin, red, and loosely bound to underlying alveolar bone
what does buccal mean
pertaining to the cheek
mucogingival junction
a color change where the alveolar membrane meets the attached gingiva
mucobuccal fold
the base of each vestibule, where the buccal mucous meets the alveolar mucosa
The mucobuccal fold is where the dentist will inject local anesthetic on the
maxillary arch
what type of tissue covers the oral cavity
mucous membrane tissue covers the oral cavity
what are the 2 regions of the oral cavity
vestibule and oral cavity proper
What is the name of the structure that passes from the oral mucosa to the facial midline of the mandibular arch?
the linea alba
linea alba
the line someone gets if they are a cheek chewer
fordyce’s spot
Enlarged ectopic sebaceous glands in the mucosa of the mouth
what product does the parotid produce in the oral cavity
saliva
where is the parotid papilla located
They are located opposite the second maxillary molar
where is the parotid papilla located
They are located opposite the second maxillary molar
frenum
narrow band of tissue that connects 2 structures
the labial frenum passes from the midline of the max and mand. arch to the…
inner surface of the lip
buccal frenum passes from the oral mucosa near the max and mand first molars to the
inner surface of the cheek
gingivae aka
gums
gingivae are
masticatory mucosa that cover the alveolar processes of the jaws and surround the necks of the teeth
what role do the gums play in oral health
surround the tooth like a collar and are self cleaning
normal gingiva
firm and resistant and tightly adapted to the tooth and bone
the surface color of gingiva….
varies due to the individuals pigmentation