Anatomy of the Mouth

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What is the main function of the tongue?

To see

To digest food

To breathe

To speak and taste (correct)

What is the tongue composed of?

Veins and arteries

Nerves and tendons

Muscles and glands

Bones and muscles

What is the shape of the tongue?

Round and small

Triangular and pointed

Flat and wide

Long and thin

Which of the following is NOT a function of the tongue?

Hearing Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the tongue's structure?

It contains glands Signup and view all the answers

Where are the teeth arranged?

In the upper and lower dental arches Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the arrangement of teeth?

To facilitate eating and digestion Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the upper and lower dental arches?

Dental arches Signup and view all the answers

How are the teeth arranged in the mouth?

In a specific order Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of the arrangement of teeth?

It affects oral health and function Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the permanent dark teeth?

الأسنان الدائمة الداكنة Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the primary and permanent teeth?

They have different sizes and shapes Signup and view all the answers

What is the arrangement of the teeth in the mouth?

Arranged in a specific order Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the arrangement of the teeth?

To help with chewing and digestion Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the upper and lower dental arches?

They are complementary Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the period that starts with the emergence of the first permanent tooth?

فترة التسنني املختلط Signup and view all the answers

What is the number of the stage that starts with the emergence of the first permanent tooth?

-3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the front teeth?

قاطعة Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the side teeth?

ضواحك Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the back teeth?

أضراس Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the small bumps on the surface of the tongue?

_NTUAT Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called when the tongue cuts or divides food?

Qata Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the indentations or small hollows on the surface of the tongue?

Dawahi Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the small projections or papillae on the surface of the tongue?

Qawat Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the many repetitions or folds of the tongue?

Mutadeh Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Structure of the Tongue

The tongue is a flat, wide organ composed of muscles and glands.

The Arrangement of Teeth

Teeth are arranged in upper and lower arches.
The different types of teeth include:
- Incisors (قواطع)
- Canines (الناب)
- Premolars (الضواحك)
- Molars (ضروس)

Characteristics of Teeth

Teeth have multiple roots and are differentiated into permanent and deciduous teeth.
The permanent teeth have a darker and more stable color.
The sizes of the first and permanent teeth are disproportionate.