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The largest papillae on the tongue are the ____ papillae.
The largest papillae on the tongue are the ____ papillae.
Circumvallate
The papillae that give the tongue the 'strawberry' look are the ______ papillae.
The papillae that give the tongue the 'strawberry' look are the ______ papillae.
Fungiform
The papillae covering the dorsal of the tongue are hairlike projection known as _______ papillae.
The papillae covering the dorsal of the tongue are hairlike projection known as _______ papillae.
Filiform
On the outer side of the mandible, near the premolars area is the ______.
On the outer side of the mandible, near the premolars area is the ______.
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What provides nourishment and lubrication in the TMJ?
What provides nourishment and lubrication in the TMJ?
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Another name for the articular disc in the TMJ is the ______.
Another name for the articular disc in the TMJ is the ______.
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Most of the work of the tongue is done by which muscle?
Most of the work of the tongue is done by which muscle?
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The mandibular nerve branches into the:
The mandibular nerve branches into the:
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The nerve that innervates the mandibular buccal gingival and mucosa is the ______.
The nerve that innervates the mandibular buccal gingival and mucosa is the ______.
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Which of the following are included in the floor of the mouth?
Which of the following are included in the floor of the mouth?
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The anterior hard palate is known as the ______.
The anterior hard palate is known as the ______.
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The soft palate is referred to as the ______.
The soft palate is referred to as the ______.
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The hard palate as far forward as the cuspids is known as the ______.
The hard palate as far forward as the cuspids is known as the ______.
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The parotid glands are the ______ of the salivary glands.
The parotid glands are the ______ of the salivary glands.
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Also known as Stensen's duct, it is the ______.
Also known as Stensen's duct, it is the ______.
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Size of walnut; it is located on the inside of the mandible in the posterior area is the ______.
Size of walnut; it is located on the inside of the mandible in the posterior area is the ______.
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The smallest gland which empties through the sublingual caruncles is the ______.
The smallest gland which empties through the sublingual caruncles is the ______.
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Forms most of the forehead, the main portion of the roof of the eye socket is the ______.
Forms most of the forehead, the main portion of the roof of the eye socket is the ______.
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The opening for the ear is known as the ______.
The opening for the ear is known as the ______.
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A bony projection found on the bottom border of the temporal bone is the ______.
A bony projection found on the bottom border of the temporal bone is the ______.
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Study Notes
Papillae on the Tongue
- Circumvallate papillae are the largest on the tongue.
- Fungiform papillae are responsible for the "strawberry" appearance of the tongue.
- Filiform papillae are hairlike projections covering the dorsal surface of the tongue.
Mandible Anatomy
- The mental foramen is located on the outer side of the mandible, near the premolar area.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
- Synovial fluid provides nourishment and lubrication to the TMJ.
- The articular disc in the TMJ is also known as the meniscus.
Tongue Musculature
- The genioglossus muscle performs most of the tongue's movements.
Nerve Branches
- The mandibular nerve branches into multiple sections, referred to collectively.
- The buccal nerve innervates the mandibular buccal gingiva and mucosa.
Oral Anatomy
- The floor of the mouth contains various anatomical structures.
- The nasopalatine nerve is associated with the anterior hard palate.
- Lesser palatine nerves innervate the soft palate.
- Greater palatine nerves supply the hard palate as far forward as the cuspids.
Salivary Glands
- The parotid glands are the largest of the salivary glands.
- Stensen's duct is another name for the parotid duct.
- Submandibular glands, the size of a walnut, are located inside the mandible's posterior area.
- The duct of Bartholin is the smallest salivary gland, draining through the sublingual caruncles.
Skull Anatomy
- The frontal bone forms a significant part of the forehead and the roof of the eye socket.
- The external auditory meatus serves as the opening for the ear.
- The mastoid process is a bony projection located on the bottom border of the temporal bone.
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