28 Questions
Which structure detects pathogens in the oral cavity?
Waldeyer's ring
What is the location of the palatine tonsil?
Between the palatoglossus and palatopharyngeus muscles
Which artery lies behind the palatine tonsil?
Internal carotid artery
Which structure is involved in the gag reflex?
Nasopharynx
What type of epithelium lines the oral cavity?
Stratified squamous epithelium
Which bone forms the anterior two-thirds of the hard palate?
Maxilla
Which structure is part of the palatine bone?
Posterior nasal spine
Which muscle attaches to the medial pterygoid plate of the sphenoid bone?
Medial pterygoid
Which structure serves as the attachment site for the soft palate muscles?
Hamulus
What muscle is responsible for elevating the palate?
Levator palatini muscle
Which nerve innervates the tensor palatini muscle?
Nasopalatine nerve
What structure seals the nasopharynx from the oropharynx along with the uvula?
Tensor palatini muscle
Which artery supplies blood to the soft palate and tonsils?
Greater palatine artery
Where does the lesser palatine nerve exit to provide sensory innervation to the soft palate?
Lesser palatine foramen
What muscle has motor innervation from V3 and helps seal the nasopharynx along with the uvula?
Tensor palatini muscle
Which structure does the palate sensory nerve, Greater palatine nerve, provide sensation to?
#2 and #3 molars' medial aspect
What is the function of the Nasopalatine nerve?
Passes between styloglossus and stylopharyngeus
What is the function of Palatine aponeurosis?
Supports soft palate muscles
What is the function of Facial artery in relation to the palate?
Supplies blood to hard palate and nasal septum
What are the borders of the soft palate?
Anterior: hard palate, Posterior: nasopharynx, Lateral: tongue and pharyngeal wall
What are the parts of the soft palate?
Palatoglossus arch, Palatine tonsil, Palatopharyngeus arch, Uvula, Posterior wall of pharynx
Which muscle seals the oral cavity from the oropharynx?
Palatoglossus muscle
What is the function of the palatopharyngeus muscle?
Connects the soft palate to the lateral pharynx and posterior pharyngeal wall
What is the innervation of the palatoglossus muscle?
Pharyngeal plexus of CN X / CN XI via X
What is torus palatinus?
A bony protuberance on the hard palate that needs to be removed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon
What is the histology of the lining of a nasopalatine duct cyst?
Cystic lining goes from pseudostratified columnar to stratified squamous epithelium
What is the histology of the tonsils?
Stratified squamous epithelium lining, lymphoid follicles within
What is the anatomical location of oral HPV-related cancers?
Related to the posterior aspect of the tongue and lingual tonsils
Test your knowledge on the oral cavity, palate, and tonsils hypertrophy, hyperplasia, and anatomical features such as Waldeyer's ring, carotid artery positioning, and taste fibers distribution. Learn about the different types of tonsils and their functions.
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