Dental Anatomy of Horses and Carnivores

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The ______ tooth is found in the upper first premolar tooth in horses.

Wolf

Carnassial teeth, also known as ______ teeth, are found in carnivores.

sectorial

The ______ is the outermost layer of the tooth that protrudes above the gums.

Enamel

Teeth can be divided into two types based on their structure: ______ and Hypselodont.

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

The ______ is the part of the tooth located at the gum line.

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

Equine teeth can be classified as ______ type, which means they have long crowns.

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

The upper lip in the Ox is modified to an extensive moist and glandular plate known as the ______.

<p>Planum nasolabiale</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the ruminant, the upper incisor teeth are replaced by the ______.

<p>Pulvinus dentalis</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is a small median swelling on the upper incisor with an incisive duct that leads to the nasal cavity and the vomeronasal organ.

<p>Papilla incisiva</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is a thin band of tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth.

<p>lingual frenulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is the tissue of the upper and lower jaws that surrounds the base of the teeth.

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

The ______ is a small mucosal fold that joins the body of the tongue to the oral floor.

<p>frenulum linguae</p> Signup and view all the answers

There is a ______ on the dorsal aspect of the canine tongue.

<p>Sulcus medianus</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is a type of gland found in the bucca (cheek) region.

<p>Buccal glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______________ papillae are small sized vertical folds located on the tongue's posterolateral sides of base of tongue.

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

The tongue of the cattle-yak has a _______________ root.

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

Glandula labiale is a type of _______________ salivary gland.

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

The Parotid duct opens into the _______________ upper cheek tooth in the horse.

<p>upper third</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Mandibular gland is located close to the _______________ of jaw.

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

The vallate papillae are represented by the number _______________ in the diagram.

<p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

Salivary glands aid in _______________ and keep the mouth moist.

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

The Glandula zygomatica is only found in _______________.

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

Study Notes

Teeth

  • Types of teeth: Incisor, Canine, Premolar, Molar
  • Wolf tooth: Upper first premolar tooth in horses
  • Carnassial teeth: Sectorial teeth in carnivores, located at the 4th upper premolar tooth and 1st lower molar tooth
  • Tooth structure: Enamel, Dentin, Cement
  • Parts of a tooth: Corona dentis (Crown), Collum dentis (Neck), Radix dentis (Root)
  • Brachyodont type: Short crowned, found in humans, carnivores, pigs, ruminants, and equine (canine)
  • Hypselodont type: Long crowned, found in equine and ruminants (cheek)

Mouth

  • Labia oris: Upper lip (Labium superius), lower lip (Labium inferius)
  • Modifications of upper lip: Planum nasolabiale in ox, Rostral disc in pig
  • Bucca: Lateral, with buccal glands
  • Lingual frenulum: Thin band of tissue connecting tongue to floor of mouth
  • Gums: Gingiva, dental pad in ruminants
  • Palatum durum: Hard palate with raphe palati and rugae palatinae
  • Papilla incisiva: Small median swelling on upper incisor
  • Vomeronasal organ: Blind-ending canal lined by olfactory mucosa, influences mating and social behavior

Tongue

  • Structure: Radix linguae (Root), Corpus linguae (Body), Apex linguae (Apex)
  • Frenulum linguae: Mucosal fold connecting tongue to oral floor
  • Sulcus medianus: Median groove on dorsal aspect of canine tongue
  • Foliate papillae: Small, vertical folds on the tongue's posterolateral sides, found in horse and pig
  • Other papillae: Vallate, lenticular, conical, fungiform, and filiform

Salivary Glands

  • Function: Produce saliva, aid digestion, keep mouth moist, and support healthy teeth
  • Minor salivary glands: Labial, buccal, and zygomatic glands
  • Major salivary glands: Parotid, Mandibular, and Sublingual glands
  • Location and duct openings of major salivary glands vary by species

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