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What is the primary function of the oral cavity?
What is the primary function of the oral cavity?
Which part of the oral cavity is considered the slit-like space between the teeth and gums?
Which part of the oral cavity is considered the slit-like space between the teeth and gums?
What role do the salivary glands play in the oral cavity?
What role do the salivary glands play in the oral cavity?
During swelling, the voluntary phase of deglutition occurs in which part of the digestive system?
During swelling, the voluntary phase of deglutition occurs in which part of the digestive system?
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Which muscle controls the size of the oral fissure?
Which muscle controls the size of the oral fissure?
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Where does the oral cavity communicate posteriorly?
Where does the oral cavity communicate posteriorly?
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What forms the roof of the oral cavity?
What forms the roof of the oral cavity?
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Which of the following options is NOT considered a part of the oral region?
Which of the following options is NOT considered a part of the oral region?
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What is the primary function of incisors?
What is the primary function of incisors?
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Which of the following gingivae is adjacent to the lips?
Which of the following gingivae is adjacent to the lips?
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How many permanent teeth do adults typically have?
How many permanent teeth do adults typically have?
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What is the primary characteristic of canines?
What is the primary characteristic of canines?
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Which dental structure holds teeth in place within the socket?
Which dental structure holds teeth in place within the socket?
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What color and texture is typical for healthy gingiva proper?
What color and texture is typical for healthy gingiva proper?
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Which term describes the outer surface of a tooth that is directed outwardly?
Which term describes the outer surface of a tooth that is directed outwardly?
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Deciduous teeth are also known as what type of teeth?
Deciduous teeth are also known as what type of teeth?
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Which of the following nerves innervates the buccal gingiva?
Which of the following nerves innervates the buccal gingiva?
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What is the main purpose of the lingual surface of a tooth?
What is the main purpose of the lingual surface of a tooth?
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How many cusps do molars generally have?
How many cusps do molars generally have?
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What does the crown of the tooth project from?
What does the crown of the tooth project from?
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Which term refers to the surface of a tooth that contacts adjacent teeth?
Which term refers to the surface of a tooth that contacts adjacent teeth?
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What type of gingiva is found adjacent to the tongue?
What type of gingiva is found adjacent to the tongue?
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What is the eruption age range for primary central incisors?
What is the eruption age range for primary central incisors?
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Which type of joint connects the roots of the teeth to the alveolar bone?
Which type of joint connects the roots of the teeth to the alveolar bone?
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What is the shedding age for primary canines?
What is the shedding age for primary canines?
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At what age do the first molars typically erupt in permanent teeth?
At what age do the first molars typically erupt in permanent teeth?
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Which of the following teeth erupts last in the primary dentition?
Which of the following teeth erupts last in the primary dentition?
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Which structures separate adjacent tooth sockets?
Which structures separate adjacent tooth sockets?
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What do the superior and inferior alveolar arteries supply?
What do the superior and inferior alveolar arteries supply?
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What is the primary component of the periodontal membrane?
What is the primary component of the periodontal membrane?
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Where is the incisive fossa located?
Where is the incisive fossa located?
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What is the function of the apical foramen in a tooth?
What is the function of the apical foramen in a tooth?
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What type of tissue covers the superior surface of the palate?
What type of tissue covers the superior surface of the palate?
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What is the primary function of the lips during chewing?
What is the primary function of the lips during chewing?
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What anatomical feature aids in the eruption of molars compared to incisors?
What anatomical feature aids in the eruption of molars compared to incisors?
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What is a primary distinguishing feature of permanent teeth compared to deciduous teeth?
What is a primary distinguishing feature of permanent teeth compared to deciduous teeth?
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Which muscle is primarily responsible for controlling entry and exit from the mouth?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for controlling entry and exit from the mouth?
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Which dental nerves supply the maxillary and mandibular teeth?
Which dental nerves supply the maxillary and mandibular teeth?
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What connects the vestibular gingiva to the mucosa of the upper and lower lips?
What connects the vestibular gingiva to the mucosa of the upper and lower lips?
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Where does lymph from the upper lip primarily drain?
Where does lymph from the upper lip primarily drain?
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What anatomical region bounds the buccal region posteriorly?
What anatomical region bounds the buccal region posteriorly?
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Which structure is considered the 'cheek bone'?
Which structure is considered the 'cheek bone'?
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What type of tissue primarily makes up the gingivae?
What type of tissue primarily makes up the gingivae?
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What is a prominent feature of the transitional zone of the lips?
What is a prominent feature of the transitional zone of the lips?
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What function do the buccal fat-pads serve in infants?
What function do the buccal fat-pads serve in infants?
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What are the principal muscles of the cheeks called?
What are the principal muscles of the cheeks called?
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What role does the upper labial artery play in the vascular supply of the lips?
What role does the upper labial artery play in the vascular supply of the lips?
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Which type of gingiva is firmly attached to the alveolar processes of the mandible and maxilla?
Which type of gingiva is firmly attached to the alveolar processes of the mandible and maxilla?
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Which branch of the facial artery is involved in the arterial ring formation in the lips?
Which branch of the facial artery is involved in the arterial ring formation in the lips?
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What is the main difference between the buccal mucosa and the labial mucosa?
What is the main difference between the buccal mucosa and the labial mucosa?
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What is the primary function of the soft palate during swallowing?
What is the primary function of the soft palate during swallowing?
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Which part of the palate is posterior and has no bony skeleton?
Which part of the palate is posterior and has no bony skeleton?
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What anatomical structure hangs from the posterior margin of the soft palate?
What anatomical structure hangs from the posterior margin of the soft palate?
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Which arch connects the soft palate to the tongue?
Which arch connects the soft palate to the tongue?
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What is the isthmus of the fauces?
What is the isthmus of the fauces?
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Where are the palatine tonsils located?
Where are the palatine tonsils located?
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Which structure helps in the manipulation of food during mastication?
Which structure helps in the manipulation of food during mastication?
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What is the consequence of injecting anesthetic into the mucosa of the hard palate?
What is the consequence of injecting anesthetic into the mucosa of the hard palate?
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What type of glands are located deep to the mucosa of the hard palate?
What type of glands are located deep to the mucosa of the hard palate?
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What marks the site of fusion of the embryonic palatal processes?
What marks the site of fusion of the embryonic palatal processes?
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Which is a characteristic feature of the incisive papilla?
Which is a characteristic feature of the incisive papilla?
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What structure connects the soft palate to the pharynx laterally?
What structure connects the soft palate to the pharynx laterally?
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What is the anatomical significance of the greater palatine vessels?
What is the anatomical significance of the greater palatine vessels?
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Which artery provides the chief blood supply to the palate?
Which artery provides the chief blood supply to the palate?
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Which muscle of the soft palate is primarily responsible for tensing the soft palate?
Which muscle of the soft palate is primarily responsible for tensing the soft palate?
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Which nerve supplies the lesser palatine nerves?
Which nerve supplies the lesser palatine nerves?
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What anatomical structure acts as a pulley for the tensor veli palatini muscle?
What anatomical structure acts as a pulley for the tensor veli palatini muscle?
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Which branch of the facial artery anastomoses with the lesser palatine artery?
Which branch of the facial artery anastomoses with the lesser palatine artery?
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What is the function of the palatoglossus muscle?
What is the function of the palatoglossus muscle?
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Which palate contains more palatine glands?
Which palate contains more palatine glands?
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Which action does the musculus uvulae perform?
Which action does the musculus uvulae perform?
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Which nerve is responsible for the majority of the muscles of the soft palate?
Which nerve is responsible for the majority of the muscles of the soft palate?
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What is the primary role of the soft palate during expiration?
What is the primary role of the soft palate during expiration?
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Which surface of the tongue is primarily involved in articulation?
Which surface of the tongue is primarily involved in articulation?
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What is one of the actions of the palatopharyngeus muscle?
What is one of the actions of the palatopharyngeus muscle?
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Which component provides sensory innervation to most of the hard palate?
Which component provides sensory innervation to most of the hard palate?
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What is the primary function of the foliate papillae on the tongue?
What is the primary function of the foliate papillae on the tongue?
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Which part of the tongue is referred to as the root?
Which part of the tongue is referred to as the root?
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What characterizes the dorsum of the tongue?
What characterizes the dorsum of the tongue?
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Where does the terminal sulcus of the tongue point?
Where does the terminal sulcus of the tongue point?
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What type of sensory nerve endings do filiform papillae contain?
What type of sensory nerve endings do filiform papillae contain?
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Which arteries are specifically associated with the hard palate?
Which arteries are specifically associated with the hard palate?
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What is the main difference between the mucosa of the anterior and posterior parts of the tongue?
What is the main difference between the mucosa of the anterior and posterior parts of the tongue?
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What is the main structural feature that divides the dorsum of the tongue?
What is the main structural feature that divides the dorsum of the tongue?
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Which papillae on the tongue are the least developed in humans?
Which papillae on the tongue are the least developed in humans?
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What is the anatomical relationship of the apex of the tongue?
What is the anatomical relationship of the apex of the tongue?
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What type of mucosa covers the posterior part of the tongue?
What type of mucosa covers the posterior part of the tongue?
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The vallate papillae are located anterior to which anatomical structure?
The vallate papillae are located anterior to which anatomical structure?
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Which nerves innervate the lesser palatine region?
Which nerves innervate the lesser palatine region?
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What is the main role of the frenulum of the tongue?
What is the main role of the frenulum of the tongue?
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Which of the following functions are primarily associated with the extrinsic muscles of the tongue?
Which of the following functions are primarily associated with the extrinsic muscles of the tongue?
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Which nerves provide taste sensation to the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?
Which nerves provide taste sensation to the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?
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What is primarily detected at the apex of the tongue?
What is primarily detected at the apex of the tongue?
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Which muscle group is specifically responsible for altering the shape of the tongue?
Which muscle group is specifically responsible for altering the shape of the tongue?
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What is the primary blood supply to the tongue?
What is the primary blood supply to the tongue?
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Which nerve provides motor innervation to the majority of the tongue muscles?
Which nerve provides motor innervation to the majority of the tongue muscles?
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Which structure is NOT involved in the sensory innervation of the tongue?
Which structure is NOT involved in the sensory innervation of the tongue?
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What is the primary action of the superior and inferior longitudinal muscles of the tongue?
What is the primary action of the superior and inferior longitudinal muscles of the tongue?
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Where do the dorsal lingual arteries supply blood?
Where do the dorsal lingual arteries supply blood?
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How do extrinsic tongue muscles primarily alter the tongue's form?
How do extrinsic tongue muscles primarily alter the tongue's form?
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What is a characteristic of the deep lingual veins?
What is a characteristic of the deep lingual veins?
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Which taste sensation is primarily detected at the posterior part of the tongue?
Which taste sensation is primarily detected at the posterior part of the tongue?
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Which structure assists in the opening of the submandibular duct?
Which structure assists in the opening of the submandibular duct?
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Which structure is responsible for the drainage of the submandibular glands?
Which structure is responsible for the drainage of the submandibular glands?
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Which nerve carries presynaptic parasympathetic fibers to the submandibular gland?
Which nerve carries presynaptic parasympathetic fibers to the submandibular gland?
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What is the primary arterial supply to the sublingual glands?
What is the primary arterial supply to the sublingual glands?
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Which of the following lymph nodes is NOT part of the drainage for the tongue?
Which of the following lymph nodes is NOT part of the drainage for the tongue?
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The submandibular duct opens into the mouth near which anatomical landmark?
The submandibular duct opens into the mouth near which anatomical landmark?
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What is the role of saliva in the oral cavity?
What is the role of saliva in the oral cavity?
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Which muscle is located superior to the submandibular glands?
Which muscle is located superior to the submandibular glands?
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The inferior deep cervical lymph nodes receive lymphatic drainage from which part of the body?
The inferior deep cervical lymph nodes receive lymphatic drainage from which part of the body?
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What connects the submandibular gland and the lingual nerve?
What connects the submandibular gland and the lingual nerve?
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Which type of glands make up the majority of salivary glands in the oral cavity?
Which type of glands make up the majority of salivary glands in the oral cavity?
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Which artery primarily supplies the parotid gland?
Which artery primarily supplies the parotid gland?
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Which muscle is primarily responsible for elevating the tongue?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for elevating the tongue?
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What is the role of hyoglossus muscles?
What is the role of hyoglossus muscles?
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Which nerve does NOT contribute to the sensory innervation of the tongue?
Which nerve does NOT contribute to the sensory innervation of the tongue?
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What is the primary action of the genioglossus muscle?
What is the primary action of the genioglossus muscle?
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Which muscle is responsible for elevating the posterior tongue?
Which muscle is responsible for elevating the posterior tongue?
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What is the role of the palatoglossus muscle?
What is the role of the palatoglossus muscle?
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Which nerve innervates most of the tongue muscles?
Which nerve innervates most of the tongue muscles?
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Which muscle primarily curls the tongue longitudinally downward?
Which muscle primarily curls the tongue longitudinally downward?
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Where does lymph from the tip of the tongue drain?
Where does lymph from the tip of the tongue drain?
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Which muscle is described as a narrow band close to the inferior surface of the tongue?
Which muscle is described as a narrow band close to the inferior surface of the tongue?
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What is a primary blood supply source for the body of the tongue?
What is a primary blood supply source for the body of the tongue?
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Which type of muscle provides the bulk of the tongue's structure?
Which type of muscle provides the bulk of the tongue's structure?
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Which extrinsic muscle of the tongue is fan-shaped?
Which extrinsic muscle of the tongue is fan-shaped?
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Which muscle works with the genioglossus to form a central trough during swallowing?
Which muscle works with the genioglossus to form a central trough during swallowing?
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What is the action of the superior longitudinal muscle?
What is the action of the superior longitudinal muscle?
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What is the primary function of the transverse muscle of the tongue?
What is the primary function of the transverse muscle of the tongue?
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Which nerve is primarily responsible for general sensory innervation of the tongue?
Which nerve is primarily responsible for general sensory innervation of the tongue?
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Study Notes
Oral Region Anatomy
- The oral region encompasses the oral cavity, teeth, gums, tongue, palate, and palatine tonsils.
- The oral cavity is where food is ingested and prepared for digestion.
- Chewing (mastication) mechanically breaks down food, and saliva aids in forming a food bolus.
- Swallowing (deglutition) is initiated voluntarily in the oral cavity, transitioning to an involuntary phase in the pharynx.
Oral Cavity Structure
- The oral cavity has two parts: the vestibule and the oral cavity proper.
- The vestibule is the space between the teeth, gums, and lips/cheeks, communicating with the exterior through the oral fissure.
- The oral cavity proper is the space between the dental arches (maxillary and mandibular).
- The palate forms the roof of the oral cavity.
- The oral cavity communicates with the oropharynx posteriorly.
Lips, Cheeks, and Gingivae
- Lips: Mobile folds surrounding the mouth, composed of skin externally and mucous membrane internally.
- Lips: Function as valves controlling the oral fissure (opening of the mouth) and are used for grasping food, sucking liquids, and speech.
- Labial frenula: Folds of mucous membrane connecting the vestibular gingiva to the lips.
- Cheeks: Movable walls of the oral cavity, similar in structure to the lips, containing the buccinator muscle.
- Buccinator Muscle: A main muscle of the cheeks, involved in keeping food between the teeth during chewing.
- Gingivae (Gums): Composed of fibrous tissue covered with mucous membrane attached firmly to the alveolar processes and necks of teeth.
- Gingivae: Normal gingiva is pink, stippled, and keratinizing; alveolar mucosa is shiny red and non-keratinizing.
Teeth
- Teeth: Primary functions include incisions, reducing, mixing food with saliva during chewing, supporting surrounding tissues, and aiding articulation.
- Deciduous Teeth: 20 temporary teeth in children.
- Permanent Teeth: 32 permanent teeth in adults.
- Tooth Types: Incisors (thin cutting edges), canines (single prominent cones) , premolars (two cusps), and molars (three or more cusps) are identified by these characteristics.
Teeth Structure
- Tooth Parts: Crown (projects from the gingiva), neck (between crown and root), and root (fixed in the tooth socket).
- Tooth Composition: Dentin - forming the main part of the tooth, covered by enamel on the crown and cement on the root.
- Pulp Cavity: Houses connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerves, connected to the root canal and apical foramen.
Palate
- Palate: Forms the arched roof of the mouth and floor of the nasal cavities, separating the oral cavity from the nasal cavities and nasopharynx.
- Hard Palate: Vaulted bony structure formed by palatine processes of the maxillae and horizontal plates of the palatine bones. Important landmarks are the incisive fossa and greater palatine foramen.
- Soft Palate: Movable posterior third of the palate with no bony skeleton. Functions include preventing food from entering the nasal cavities during swallowing, compressing masticated food for swallowing, and assisting in speech. Attached by a palatine aponeurosis and has a free posterior margin with the uvula.
Tongue
- Tongue: Mobile muscular organ covered by mucous membrane, involved in articulation, taste, and oral cleansing.
- Tongue Parts: Root (attached posterior), body (two thirds between the root and apex), and apex (tip).
- Anterior 2/3 Tongue:
- Papillae: Vallate, foliate, filiform, and fungiform. Vallate are large, V-shaped structures containing taste buds and surrounded by deep trenches. Foliate are small, poorly developed lateral folds. Filiform are numerous, small, cone-shaped projections sensitive to touch. Fungiform are mushroom shaped, pink/red spots scattered among filiform.
- Posterior 1/3 Tongue: The lingual tonsil in this area is an aggregation of lymphoid nodules; posterior third of the tongue contains taste receptors but lacks papillae.
- Tongue Mucosa: Posterior region has thick, irregular mucosa due to lymphoid nodules. Anterior region has thin, closely attached mucosa.
- Frenulum: A midline fold of mucous membrane connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
Salivary Glands
- Salivary Glands: Parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands secrete saliva.
- Saliva Functions: Moistens the mucous membrane, lubricates food during chewing, begins starch digestion, serves as a mouthwash, and aids in taste and tooth decay prevention.
Other Relevant Information
- The vessels and nerves supplying the teeth, gingiva, and periodontium are presented in figures.
- The lymphatic drainage of the majority of structures of the oral cavity is to the submandibular lymph nodes, and eventually the deep cervical lymph nodes.
- Muscles of the tongue , soft palate and other areas are described including named muscles, origins, insertions, and actions.
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Test your knowledge of the oral cavity and its components with this quiz. Covering functions, structures, and characteristics of teeth, this assessment will challenge your understanding of dental anatomy. Perfect for students studying health sciences or dentistry.
