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The horseshoe-shaped bone where the muscles of the tongue attach is called the ______.
The horseshoe-shaped bone where the muscles of the tongue attach is called the ______.
hyoid
The largest major salivary gland is the ______.
The largest major salivary gland is the ______.
parotid
Another name for the parotid duct is ______.
Another name for the parotid duct is ______.
Stensen's duct
The artery that is located behind the ramus and has five branches is the ______.
The artery that is located behind the ramus and has five branches is the ______.
The maxillary molars and premolar teeth are supplied by the ______.
The maxillary molars and premolar teeth are supplied by the ______.
Landmarks of the face include the eyes, ears, nose, forehead, chin, cheeks, and ______.
Landmarks of the face include the eyes, ears, nose, forehead, chin, cheeks, and ______.
The landmarks of the oral cavity include the lips, teeth, hard palate, soft palate, tongue, and ______.
The landmarks of the oral cavity include the lips, teeth, hard palate, soft palate, tongue, and ______.
The vestibular region of the oral cavity contains the lips, cheeks, gingiva, and the ______.
The vestibular region of the oral cavity contains the lips, cheeks, gingiva, and the ______.
Normal gingival tissue is characterized as ______, pink, and stippled in appearance.
Normal gingival tissue is characterized as ______, pink, and stippled in appearance.
The region of the face that extends from the eyebrows to the hairline is called the ______.
The region of the face that extends from the eyebrows to the hairline is called the ______.
The line that marks a color change from your face to your lips is referred to as the ______.
The line that marks a color change from your face to your lips is referred to as the ______.
The type of tissue that covers the oral cavity is called ______.
The type of tissue that covers the oral cavity is called ______.
Besides the oral cavity proper, another region of the oral cavity is the ______.
Besides the oral cavity proper, another region of the oral cavity is the ______.
The proper term for 'gums' is ______.
The proper term for 'gums' is ______.
Another term for unattached gingiva is ______.
Another term for unattached gingiva is ______.
Another term for interdental gingiva is ______.
Another term for interdental gingiva is ______.
The pear-shaped pad of tissue behind the maxillary incisors is called the ______.
The pear-shaped pad of tissue behind the maxillary incisors is called the ______.
The hanging pear-shaped projection of tissue at the border of the soft palate is known as the ______.
The hanging pear-shaped projection of tissue at the border of the soft palate is known as the ______.
The upper surface of the tongue, behind the maxillary incisors, is referred to as the ______.
The upper surface of the tongue, behind the maxillary incisors, is referred to as the ______.
The type of tissue that covers the oral cavity is called ______.
The type of tissue that covers the oral cavity is called ______.
The two regions of the oral cavity are the vestibular region and ______.
The two regions of the oral cavity are the vestibular region and ______.
The structure that connects the oral mucosa to the facial midline of the mandibular arch is known as the ______.
The structure that connects the oral mucosa to the facial midline of the mandibular arch is known as the ______.
Inflammation caused by vitamin B deficiency often affects the ______ of the lips.
Inflammation caused by vitamin B deficiency often affects the ______ of the lips.
The two major body cavities are the dorsal and ______.
The two major body cavities are the dorsal and ______.
The four organizational levels of the human body, from simplest to most complex, are cells, ______, organs, and systems.
The four organizational levels of the human body, from simplest to most complex, are cells, ______, organs, and systems.
The mental foramen is located on the ______.
The mental foramen is located on the ______.
Female teeth tend to be smaller and ______.
Female teeth tend to be smaller and ______.
The ______ bone is responsible for forming the forehead.
The ______ bone is responsible for forming the forehead.
The ______ bone forms the back and base of the cranium.
The ______ bone forms the back and base of the cranium.
One of the regions of the head is the ______.
One of the regions of the head is the ______.
The upper surface of the tongue is referred to as the ______.
The upper surface of the tongue is referred to as the ______.
The thin fold of mucous membrane from the floor of the mouth to the tongue is called the ______.
The thin fold of mucous membrane from the floor of the mouth to the tongue is called the ______.
The anatomical term for the gums is ______.
The anatomical term for the gums is ______.
Unattached gingiva is also known as ______ gingiva.
Unattached gingiva is also known as ______ gingiva.
Interdental gingiva is also referred to as ______.
Interdental gingiva is also referred to as ______.
Taste buds provide a sense of taste by identifying ______, salty, sour, and bitter flavors.
Taste buds provide a sense of taste by identifying ______, salty, sour, and bitter flavors.
The largest major salivary gland is the ______ gland.
The largest major salivary gland is the ______ gland.
Another name for the parotid duct is ______ duct.
Another name for the parotid duct is ______ duct.
The cranial nerve that innervates all muscles of mastication is the ______ nerve.
The cranial nerve that innervates all muscles of mastication is the ______ nerve.
The horseshoe-shaped bone to which the muscles of the tongue attach is known as the ______ bone.
The horseshoe-shaped bone to which the muscles of the tongue attach is known as the ______ bone.
The two basic types of movement by the TMJ are ______ and sliding.
The two basic types of movement by the TMJ are ______ and sliding.
Symptoms of TMJ disorder may include ear pain, headaches, and jaw ______.
Symptoms of TMJ disorder may include ear pain, headaches, and jaw ______.
The bones that form the cheek are known as the ______ bones.
The bones that form the cheek are known as the ______ bones.
The upper jaw and hard palate are formed by the palatine and ______ bones.
The upper jaw and hard palate are formed by the palatine and ______ bones.
The only movable bone in the skull is the ______.
The only movable bone in the skull is the ______.
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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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