Facial Anatomy and Oral Cavity Final

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What is the primary function of the taste buds?

Provide a sense of taste by identifying sweet, salty, sour, and bitter flavors (correct)

Lubricate the mouth during chewing

Protect the tongue from injury

Detect texture and temperature of food

Which of the major salivary glands is the largest?

Lacrimal gland

Parotid gland (correct)

Submandibular gland

Sublingual gland

Stensen's duct is also known as the parotid duct.

True

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the innervation of all muscles of mastication?

Trigeminal nerve (V) Signup and view all the answers

The horseshoe-shaped bone that supports the tongue is called the ______.

hyoid bone Signup and view all the answers

What are the two basic types of movement by the TMJ?

Rotation and sliding Signup and view all the answers

What symptoms might indicate a TMJ disorder?

Ear pain, headaches, and jaw clicking Signup and view all the answers

What bones form the cheek?

Zygomatic bones Signup and view all the answers

Match the following bones with their corresponding structures:

Zygomatic bones = Cheeks Maxilla = Upper jaw Palatine bones = Hard palate Mandible = Movable bone in the skull Signup and view all the answers

Which bones form the upper jaw and hard palate?

Palatine and maxillary bones 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?

Hyoid Signup and view all the answers

Which of the major salivary glands is the largest?

Parotid Signup and view all the answers

The parotid duct is also known as Stensen's duct.

True Signup and view all the answers

Name the landmarks of the face.

Eyes, ears, nose, forehead, chin, cheeks, lips Signup and view all the answers

Normal gingival tissue is characterized by being , , and __ in appearance.

firm, pink, stippled Signup and view all the answers

Match the following oral cavity structures with their descriptions:

Lips = Outer boundary of the oral cavity Gingiva = Supportive tissue for the teeth Hard palate = Roof of the mouth that separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity Soft palate = Muscular part of the roof of the mouth Signup and view all the answers

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

Posterior superior alveolar artery Signup and view all the answers

Describe the characteristics of the area within the arches of the teeth, bordered by the hard and soft palate.

Area within the arches of the teeth, bordered by the hard and soft palate, tongue, and floor of the mouth Signup and view all the answers

Describe the structures found in the vestibular region of the oral cavity.

Lips, cheeks, gingiva, and vestibule Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tissue covers the oral cavity?

Stratified squamous epithelium Signup and view all the answers

The vestibular region and oral cavity proper are the two regions of the oral cavity.

True Signup and view all the answers

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

Labial frenum Signup and view all the answers

Inflammation due to vitamin B deficiency may occur at the _______ commissures.

labial Signup and view all the answers

Match the body cavity with its description:

Dorsal = Contains the brain and spinal cord Ventral = Includes the thoracic and abdominal cavities Signup and view all the answers

What are the four organizational levels of the human body, from simplest to most complex?

Cells, tissues, organs, systems Signup and view all the answers

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

Forehead Signup and view all the answers

What type of tissue covers the oral cavity?

Mucous membrane Signup and view all the answers

Interdental papilla is another term for unattached gingiva.

False 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?

Uvula Signup and view all the answers

The area behind the maxillary incisors is known as the ______.

incisive papilla Signup and view all the answers

Which bone forms the forehead?

Frontal Signup and view all the answers

Match the bone with its corresponding structure:

Zygomatic = Cheek bone Maxilla = Upper jaw Mandible = Lower jaw Occipital = Base of the cranium Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve innervates all muscles of mastication?

Fifth Signup and view all the answers

The only movable bone of the skull is the ______.

mandible Signup and view all the answers

Where is the mental foramen located?

Mandible Signup and view all the answers

Where is the mental foramen located?

On the mandible Signup and view all the answers

Female teeth are generally larger and more angular compared to male teeth.

False Signup and view all the answers

What bone forms the forehead?

Frontal bone Signup and view all the answers

What bone forms the back and base of the cranium?

Occipital bone Signup and view all the answers

The _______ is the term for the thin fold of mucous membrane that extends from the floor of the mouth to the underside of the tongue.

frenum Signup and view all the answers

What is the anatomical term for the gums?

Gingiva Signup and view all the answers

What are the 11 regions of the head?

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

What is another term for unattached gingiva?

Marginal gingiva Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:

Gingiva = The anatomical term for the gums Dorsum = The upper surface of the tongue Papilla = Another term for interdental gingiva Frontal bone = The bone that forms the forehead Signup and view all the answers

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

Dorsum 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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Test your knowledge on facial anatomy and the various components of the oral cavity, including the salivary glands and landmarks. This quiz covers key structures such as the hyoid bone, major salivary glands, and characteristics of healthy gingiva. Perfect for students in dental or medical fields.

Facial Anatomy and Oral Cavity Final

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of the taste buds?

Which of the major salivary glands is the largest?

Stensen's duct is also known as the parotid duct.

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the innervation of all muscles of mastication?

The horseshoe-shaped bone that supports the tongue is called the ______.

What are the two basic types of movement by the TMJ?

What symptoms might indicate a TMJ disorder?

What bones form the cheek?

Match the following bones with their corresponding structures:

Which bones form the upper jaw and hard palate?

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

Which of the major salivary glands is the largest?

The parotid duct is also known as Stensen's duct.

Name the landmarks of the face.

Normal gingival tissue is characterized by being ______, ______, and ______ in appearance.

Match the following oral cavity structures with their descriptions:

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

Describe the characteristics of the area within the arches of the teeth, bordered by the hard and soft palate.

Describe the structures found in the vestibular region of the oral cavity.

Which type of tissue covers the oral cavity?

The vestibular region and oral cavity proper are the two regions of the oral cavity.

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

Inflammation due to vitamin B deficiency may occur at the _______ commissures.

Match the body cavity with its description:

What are the four organizational levels of the human body, from simplest to most complex?

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

What type of tissue covers the oral cavity?

Interdental papilla is another term for unattached gingiva.

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

The area behind the maxillary incisors is known as the ______.

Which bone forms the forehead?

Match the bone with its corresponding structure:

Which cranial nerve innervates all muscles of mastication?

The only movable bone of the skull is the ______.

Where is the mental foramen located?

Where is the mental foramen located?

Female teeth are generally larger and more angular compared to male teeth.

What bone forms the forehead?

What bone forms the back and base of the cranium?

The _______ is the term for the thin fold of mucous membrane that extends from the floor of the mouth to the underside of the tongue.

What is the anatomical term for the gums?

What are the 11 regions of the head?

What is another term for unattached gingiva?

Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:

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

Study Notes

Facial Anatomy and Salivary Glands

Arteries of the Oral Region

Landmarks of the Face

Landmarks of the Oral Cavity

Vestibular Region of the Oral Cavity

Oral Cavity Proper

Characteristics of Healthy Gingiva

Regions of the Face

Tissue Types in Oral Cavity

Types of Upper Jaw Bones

Unique Skull Features

Symptoms of TMJ Disorder

Taste Buds Functions

Major Organs of the Body

Basic Body Organization

Genetic Information Carriers

Muscles and Gums Terminology

Oral Structures

Anatomical Terms

Vitamin Deficiency Effects

Body Cavities

Organization of Living Systems

Studying That Suits You

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