Anatomy of the Oral Cavity Quiz
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What type of epithelium primarily covers the oral cavity?

  • Ciliated columnar epithelium
  • Stratified squamous epithelium (correct)
  • Cuboidal epithelium
  • Simple squamous epithelium

    • Which two regions make up the oral cavity?

  • Vestibular region and oral cavity proper (correct)
  • Palatal region and buccal region
  • Lingual region and labial region
  • Maxillary region and mandibular region

    • What structure connects the oral mucosa to the midline of the mandibular arch?

  • Lingual frenum
  • Labial frenum (correct)
  • Lingual groove
  • Bucal frenum

    • Which part of the lips is most likely to show inflammation due to vitamin B deficiency?

    <p>Labial commissures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two major categories do all body cavities fall under?

    <p>Dorsal and ventral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct order of organizational levels in the human body from simplest to most complex?

    <p>Cells, tissues, organs, systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What region of the face extends from the eyebrows to the hairline?

    <p>Forehead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tissue covers the oral cavity?

    <p>Mucous membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proper term for 'gums'?

    <p>Gingiva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another term for unattached gingiva?

    <p>Free gingiva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the hanging pear-shaped projection of tissue at the border of the soft palate?

    <p>Uvula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone forms the cheek?

    <p>Zygomatic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bones form the upper jaw and hard palate?

    <p>Maxilla</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sign or symptom may a patient who is experiencing temporomandibular disorder exhibit?

    <p>Pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the horseshoe-shaped bone where the muscles of the tongue and the floor of the mouth attach?

    <p>Hyoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cranial nerve innervates all muscles of mastication?

    <p>Fifth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the mental foramen located?

    <p>Mandible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the major salivary glands is the largest?

    <p>Parotid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another name for the parotid duct?

    <p>Stensen's duct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery is located behind the ramus and has five branches?

    <p>Inferior alveolar artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery supplies the maxillary molars, premolar teeth, and gingiva?

    <p>Posterior superior alveolar artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which landmarks are included in the anatomical features of the face?

    <p>Eyes, ears, nose, forehead, chin, cheeks, lips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the landmarks of the oral cavity?

    <p>Lips, teeth, hard palate, soft palate, tongue, gingiva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structures are found in the vestibular region of the oral cavity?

    <p>Lips, cheeks, gingiva, and vestibule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes normal gingival tissue?

    <p>Firm, pink, and stippled in appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the mental foramen located?

    <p>On the mandible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinguishing feature of female teeth compared to male teeth?

    <p>Female teeth are smaller and rounder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone is responsible for forming the forehead?

    <p>Frontal bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone forms the back and base of the cranium?

    <p>Occipital bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following lists the correct regions of the head?

    <p>Frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal, orbital, nasal, oral, zygomatic, mental, infraorbital, buccal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the anatomical term for the upper surface of the tongue?

    <p>Dorsum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the thin fold of mucous membrane extending from the floor of the mouth to the underside of the tongue called?

    <p>Frenum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to refer to the gums in anatomical vocabulary?

    <p>Gingiva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Another term for unattached gingiva is?

    <p>Marginal gingiva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function is primarily associated with the taste buds?

    <p>Provide a sense of taste by identifying sweet, salty, sour, and bitter flavors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following salivary glands is the largest?

    <p>Parotid gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another name for the duct associated with the parotid gland?

    <p>Stensen’s duct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cranial nerve is responsible for innervating the muscles involved in mastication?

    <p>Trigeminal nerve (V)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure serves as the attachment point for the tongue and muscles of the floor of the mouth?

    <p>Hyoid bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two basic types of movement does the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) perform?

    <p>Rotation and sliding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Patients with TMJ disorder might experience which of the following symptoms?

    <p>Ear pain, headaches, and jaw clicking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bones are primarily responsible for forming the cheeks?

    <p>Zygomatic bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What bones constitute the upper jaw and hard palate?

    <p>Palatine and maxillary bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone in the skull is the only one that is movable?

    <p>Mandible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Facial Anatomy and Salivary Glands

    • Hyoid Bone: Horseshoe-shaped bone where tongue and floor of mouth muscles attach.
    • Largest Major Salivary Gland: Parotid gland.
    • Parotid Duct: Also known as Stensen's duct.

    Arteries of the Oral Region

    • Artery Behind the Ramus: Inferior alveolar artery with five branches.
    • Supplies Maxillary Molars and Premolars: Posterior superior alveolar artery.

    Landmarks of the Face

    • Key Facial Features: Eyes, ears, nose, forehead, chin, cheeks, lips.

    Landmarks of the Oral Cavity

    • Oral Cavity Components: Lips, teeth, hard palate, soft palate, tongue, gingiva.

    Vestibular Region of the Oral Cavity

    • Structures Present: Lips, cheeks, gingiva, vestibule.

    Oral Cavity Proper

    • Definition: Space within the dental arches, bordered by hard/soft palate, tongue, and the floor of the mouth.

    Characteristics of Healthy Gingiva

    • Normal Appearance: Firm, pink, stippled texture.

    Regions of the Face

    • Forehead: Extends from eyebrows to hairline.
    • Vermilion Border: Line marking color change from face to lips.

    Tissue Types in Oral Cavity

    • Covers Oral Cavity: Stratified squamous epithelium.

    Types of Upper Jaw Bones

    • Maxilla: Forms the upper jaw and hard palate.
    • Zygomatic Bones: Form the cheeks.

    Unique Skull Features

    • Movable Skull Bone: Mandible.
    • Mental Foramen: Located on the mandible.

    Symptoms of TMJ Disorder

    • Common Signs: Ear pain, headaches, jaw clicking.

    Taste Buds Functions

    • Primary Role: Identify sweet, salty, sour, and bitter flavors.

    Major Organs of the Body

    • Organ Systems: Include skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, lymphatic, and integumentary.

    Basic Body Organization

    • Levels of Organization: Cells, tissues, organs, systems.

    Genetic Information Carriers

    • Cell Structure: Nucleus contains genetic material.

    Muscles and Gums Terminology

    • Gums: Anatomically referred to as gingiva.
    • Unattached Gingiva: Also known as free or marginal gingiva.
    • Interdental Gingiva: Known as interdental papilla.

    Oral Structures

    • Frenulum: Fold of tissue extending from floor of the mouth to the underside of the tongue.
    • Uvula: Hanging tissue at the soft palate's border.

    Anatomical Terms

    • Dorsum: Upper surface of the tongue.
    • Labial Frenum: Structure connecting oral mucosa to facial midline of mandibular arch.

    Vitamin Deficiency Effects

    • Inflamed Areas: Labial commissures may be affected by vitamin B deficiency.

    Body Cavities

    • Major Cavities: Dorsal and ventral.

    Organization of Living Systems

    • Levels of Life Complexity: Cells are the simplest unit, organs are more complex, followed by systems.

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