6 Questions
Which oral cavity structure is the principal organ of taste and is most important in speech, mastication, and swallowing?
Tongue
What is the term for the process whereby a tooth moves from its location within the alveolar crypt of the jaw into a functional position in the oral cavity?
Tooth eruption
What is the name of the two bilateral bulges beneath the tongue that are caused by the presence of large salivary glands?
Sublingual glands
Which structure in the oral cavity is shiny and may have large blood vessels near the surface?
Floor of the mouth
What is the term for the natural physiological elimination of deciduous teeth as a result of the resorption of their roots before the eruption of their permanent successors?
Shedding
What is the name for the small fleshy structure that marks the end of the soft palate in the oral cavity?
Uvula
Test your knowledge of the structures of the oral cavity, including the lips, teeth, gingiva, cheek, tongue, floor of the mouth, and roof of the mouth. Learn about the components and features of each structure.
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