What are the structures labeled in the diagram of the oral cavity?
Understand the Problem
The image provides a labeled diagram of the oral cavity showing various anatomical structures. The question may be related to identifying or explaining these structures, their functions, or their significance in dental or anatomical studies.
Answer
["Palatine rugae","Hard palate","Maxillary tuberosity","Palatopharyngeal arch","Palatoglossus arch","Palatine tonsils","Uvula","Maxillary labial frenum","Median palatine raphe","Soft palate","Parotid papilla","Oropharynx","Retromolar pad","Dorsum of tongue","Lingual frenum","Ventral surface of tongue","Mandibular labial frenum"]
["Palatine rugae: Ridges on the roof of the mouth.","Hard palate: The bony front part of the roof of the mouth.","Maxillary tuberosity: Rounded area behind the upper molars.","Palatopharyngeal arch: Posterior arch in the mouth.","Palatoglossus arch: Anterior arch in the mouth.","Palatine tonsils: Lymphoid tissues on either side of the throat.","Uvula: Small fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate.","Maxillary labial frenum: Fold of tissue between the upper lip and gums.","Median palatine raphe: Midline ridge on the roof of the mouth.","Soft palate: The soft part of the roof of the mouth towards the back.","Parotid papilla: Small elevation inside the cheek.","Oropharynx: Part of the throat behind the mouth.","Retromolar pad: Pad of tissue behind the last lower molar.","Dorsum of tongue: Upper surface of the tongue.","Lingual frenum: Fold of mucous membrane under the tongue.","Ventral surface of tongue: Underside of the tongue.","Mandibular labial frenum: Fold of tissue between the lower lip and gums."]
Answer for screen readers
["Palatine rugae: Ridges on the roof of the mouth.","Hard palate: The bony front part of the roof of the mouth.","Maxillary tuberosity: Rounded area behind the upper molars.","Palatopharyngeal arch: Posterior arch in the mouth.","Palatoglossus arch: Anterior arch in the mouth.","Palatine tonsils: Lymphoid tissues on either side of the throat.","Uvula: Small fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate.","Maxillary labial frenum: Fold of tissue between the upper lip and gums.","Median palatine raphe: Midline ridge on the roof of the mouth.","Soft palate: The soft part of the roof of the mouth towards the back.","Parotid papilla: Small elevation inside the cheek.","Oropharynx: Part of the throat behind the mouth.","Retromolar pad: Pad of tissue behind the last lower molar.","Dorsum of tongue: Upper surface of the tongue.","Lingual frenum: Fold of mucous membrane under the tongue.","Ventral surface of tongue: Underside of the tongue.","Mandibular labial frenum: Fold of tissue between the lower lip and gums."]
More Information
The labeled structures in the oral cavity play various functions, from food manipulation (tongue) and speech (soft palate, hard palate) to immune defense (tonsils).
Tips
A common mistake would be confusing structures with similar appearances or locations, such as the various frenula or the arches in the mouth.
Sources
- Human Mouth - Diagram - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- Landmarks in the Oral Cavity - An Overview of Dental Anatomy - dentalcare.com
