Anatomical Landmarks Quiz and Flashcards for Dentistry

What is the function of the alveolar process?

Which structure is the fibrous attachment of the tooth cementum to the alveolar bone?

What is the surface of posterior teeth towards the cheeks called?

How many surfaces do crowns of anterior teeth have?

What does the term 'lingual/palatal' refer to?

Which branch of chemistry focuses on the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms?

What is the purpose of catabolism in metabolism?

Which type of chemical reaction involves the synthesis of all compounds needed by the living system?

What does a mixture consist of?

What is the definition of chemistry?

Which type of chemical reaction involves the breakdown of molecules to obtain energy?

What is the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms?

What is a material made up of two or more different substances which are physically combined called?

What is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms called?

What is the chemistry of carbon compounds called?

Dental Anatomy

The alveolar process is a thickened ridge of jawbone that contains the sockets of the teeth.
The fibrous attachment of the tooth cementum to the alveolar bone is called the periodontal ligament.
The surface of posterior teeth towards the cheeks is called the buccal surface.

Tooth Structure

Crowns of anterior teeth have four or five surfaces.

Anatomy Terms

The term 'lingual/palatal' refers to the surface of teeth or any other oral structure towards the tongue or palate.

Chemistry

Biochemistry is the branch of chemistry that focuses on the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.
The purpose of catabolism in metabolism is to break down molecules to obtain energy.
Anabolism is the type of chemical reaction that involves the synthesis of all compounds needed by the living system.
A mixture consists of two or more different substances that are physically combined.
Chemistry is the scientific study of the composition, properties, and reactions of matter.
Catabolism is the type of chemical reaction that involves the breakdown of molecules to obtain energy.
Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.
A mixture is a material made up of two or more different substances that are physically combined.
Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms.
Organic chemistry is the study of the chemistry of carbon compounds.

Test your knowledge on the anatomical landmarks of teeth and supporting structures with this quiz. Identify and recognize important tooth landmarks by their names.