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79 Cards in this Set
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Tubercle
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the small rounded nodule of tissue in the center of the lowest part of the upper lip
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Philtrum
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the depression running from the tubercle to the nostrils
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Nasolabial groove
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the groove running diagonally downward on each side of the nostril toward the corner of the lip
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Alae of the nose ( Ala)
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"Wings" of cartilage that begin lateral to each nostril and extend medially and anteriorly to the midline of the nose
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Labiomental Groove
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the horizontal groove under the lower lip which emphasizes the chin
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Labial Commissure
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the corner of the mouth where the upper and lower lips meet
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Vermillion border
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the red-colored margin of the lips
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Oral Fissures
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the opening from the oral cavity to the exterior
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Maxillary Tuberosity
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Immediately Posterior to the maxillary second molar is a bulge of the alveolar ridge and tissue
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Retromolar Ridge
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Elevation of tissue distal to the mandibular second molar
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A broad flat organ composed of muscle fibers and glands
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Tongue
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The top side of the tongue(dorsum) is covered with 2 kinds of papillae which are the ?
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Filiform papillae and Fungiform papillae
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Filiform Papillae
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Abundant, Fine,white, and hairlike covering about 2/3 of the dorsal surface.NO TASTE BUDS
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Fungiform Papillae
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Large, round mushroom shape and red. TASTE BUDS
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Circumvallate Papillae
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8-12 large form V-shaped row on the dorsum at the posterior part
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Salivary glands of Von Ebner
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Trough surrounding the circumvallate papillae that contain taste buds
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Foliate papillae
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found on the lateral surface (Side) of the tounge 1/3. TASTE BUDS
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Median Lingual Sulcus
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A longitudinal depression down the midline of the tongue
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Sulcus Terminalis
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V-shaped depression posterior to the circumvallate papillae.
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Lingual Tonsils
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Lymphoid tissue located under the mucosa on the dorsum of the base of the tongue
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The ventral or undersurface of the tongue is shiny, and blood vessels are visible. True or False?
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TRUE
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Fimbriated Fold (Plica Fimbriata)
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A fold of mucosa that runs anteriorly, lateral to the lingual vein. The DEEPER LINGUAL ARTERY is found here.
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Lingual Frenum
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A thin sheet of tissue which attaches the center of the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
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Epiglottis
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Upward behind the root of the tongue. Flap of mucous-covered cartilage shaped like a leaf. attached to the tongue
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Sublingual Folds (Plica Sublingalis)
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extend on each side of under the tongue from the first molar to the lingual frenum.
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Wharton's Duct Openings (Sublingual Caruncles)
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at the center line, between the right and left sublingual folds are 2 buldges. 2/3 of saliva is produced here.
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Frenectomy
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Frenum is to tight and is cut
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Ankyglossia
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Tongue Tied
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Parotid Gland
Location? Duct? |
Location: In front of ear
Duct: Stensen's Duct |
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Stensen's Duct
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opens opposite #2 and #15 and is covered by a tissue called Parotid papilla
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Parotid Papilla
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piece of elevated tissue that covers Stensens duct
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Submandibular Gland
Location? Duct? |
Location: Floor of mouth
Duct:Wharton's Duct |
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Wharton's Duct
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opens at the sublingual Caruncle (duct)
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Sublingual Gland
Location? Duct? |
Location: Floor of mouth
Duct: Bartholin's Duct Ducts of Rivinus |
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Ducts of Rivinus
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Smaller Ducts along the sublingual folds
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Incisive papilla
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the small rounded elevation of tissue on the midline behind the central incisors.
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Palatine Raphe (line)
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1. Folds of Connective Tissue.
2. Slightly Elevated Center Line in the hard palate. 3. Bone is directly Under |
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Why are the sides of the hard palate less hard than the palatine raphe?
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Because there is fat beneath the surface tissue
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Are Palatine Rugae more distinct in old people or young people?
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Young
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Palatineui Rugae
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A series of elevations (wrinkles) running from side to side behind the maxillary anterior teeth.
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Why is the soft palate sometimes more red than the hard palate?
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Its increased Vascularity
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Is there bone beneath the soft palate?
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NO
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Vibrating line
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the hinged place where you observe the motion beginning
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Uvula
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Small fleshy structure hanging from the center of the posterior border of the soft palate
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Bifed Uvula
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Divided into 2
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Palatoglossal Fold/Arch
Anterior Tonsillar Pillar |
Extend downward from the soft palate in a lateral direction
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Palatopharyngeal Fold/Arch
Posterior Tonsillar Pillar |
Extend downward from the soft palate in a lateral direction
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Palatine tonsil
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Lymphoid Tissue
Lies in a triangular groove between the 2 folds ( Palatoglossal and Palatopharyngeal) |
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The oropharynx lies behind what?
It leads to what? |
behind the soft palate
Leads to the esophagus |
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Fauces
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The arched opening leading from the oral cavity into the pharynx.
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Pterygomandibular Raphe
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A curtain-like connection between the mandible and maxilla
Holds the jaw together |
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Palatine Foveae
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2 small pits on either side of the midline between the hard and soft palate
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Fordyce's Spots
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Small, Yellow elevations produced by sweat-glands
inside lips,cheecks |
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Gingiva
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The soft tissue which surrounds the cervical part of the teeth and is firmly attached to the teeth and to the bone in which the teeth are set.
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Attached Gingiva
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grey to light pink gingiva that surrounds all teeth EXCEPT for the free gingiva
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Mucogingival junction
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line between the attached gingiva and alveolar mucosa
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Alveolar Mucosa
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darker pink/Red just above the mucogingival junction
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Gingival Margin
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The occlusal border of the gingiva
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Free Gingiva
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gingiva surrounding each tooth from the gingival margin to the depth of the gingival crevice (sulcus) where floss fits.
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Interdental Papilla
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gingival tissue between the teeth (triangular)
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Sulcus
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Space between the gingiva and tooth
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Free gingival groove
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junction between the free gingiva and attached gingiva
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Col
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depression between the buccal and lingual peaks of the interdental papilla(NOT SEEN)
PERIO DISEASE BEGINS |
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Marginal Gingiva
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Right around tooth
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Stippling
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gingiva has a rough textured surface usually with recession
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3 parts of the pharynx
Nasopharynx |
- 1 in long
-behind the nasal cavity above the oral cavity infront of the first cervical vertabrea |
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Oropharynx
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-2 in long
-infront of the 2nd and 3rd cervical vertebrae -extends from soft palate to hyoid bone -epiglottis |
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Laryngopharynx
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-3 in long
-in front of the 4th, 5th, 6th cervical vertabrae -extends from the hyoid bone to the lower border of the cricoid cartilage |
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Larynx
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Voice box
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Thyroid Carilage Shape?
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a shield
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Epiglottis shape?
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A leaf
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Cricoid Cartilage Shape?
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Signet Ring
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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
articulated between _____ &_____ what kind of joint? |
articulation between the temporal bone and mandible.
-bilateral joint |
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The TMJ is lubricated by ________ fluid?
Why is the fluid important? |
-Synovial fluid
-Enables the bones to glide over eachother without creating friction |
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If the condyle extends beyond the articular tubercle what will happen to the patient?
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The patient will not be able to open their mouth!
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What is the name of the pad of connective tissue that rests between the condyle and the temporal bone?
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Articular disc ( Meniscus)
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A thick fibrous ______ surrounds the entire joint.
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capsule
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The ______ of the mandible atriculates with the ________ of the temporal bone.
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Condyle and the mandibular(glenoid) fossa
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what does the oral mucosa line?
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the oral cavity
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