Oral Cavity Anatomy Quiz

Anatomy of the Mouth

• The anterior portion of the roof of the mouth is formed by the hard palate.
• Irregular ridges in the mucous membrane covering the anterior part of the hard palate are known as palatine rugae, which aid in the manipulation of food.
• The small soft tissue projection that hangs from the soft palate is called the uvula, which plays a role in speech and swallowing.
• The tongue plays a crucial role in the production of sounds and speech by assisting in articulation and manipulating airflow.
• Small raised areas on the tongue that contain taste buds are called papillae, which are essential for the sense of taste.