Exam 8: Oral Cavity

The root of a tooth is directly surrounded by which of the following structures?

The ____________________ is the space between the teeth and the cheek walls.

Match the term with its correct description. An answer may be used once, more than once, or not at all. More than one answer may apply. -Separates the body and root of the tongue

Alveolar processes of bone surrounding the teeth consist of which of the following parts? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following statements regarding general features of teeth is incorrect?

Which of the following muscles originates from the mental spine? (Select all that apply.)

Match the term with its correct description. -Attaches teeth to the bone of the jaw

Match the term with its correct description. An answer may be used once, more than once, or not at all. More than one answer may apply. -Assist in formation of a food bolus

Match the term with its correct description. -Separates multiple roots of a tooth

The lining mucosa of the cheek wall is normally composed of keratinized epithelium.

What name is given to the V-shaped depressions at the superior and inferior limits of the oral vestibule?

Any exposed portion of a tooth in the oral cavity is referred to as the ____________________.

Small salivary glands within the mouth produce 95% of saliva used to moisten food and initiate digestion.

What three parts compose the alveolar processes of the mandible and maxillary bone?

Which of the following muscles functions to broaden the tongue?

The secondary palate is formed by the fusion of the palatine bones during development.

Which of the following structures is located posterior to the sulcus terminalis (terminal sulcus) of the tongue?

The interdental septum is composed of which of the following structures? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following muscles attach to the pterygomandibular raphe? (Select all that apply.)

Spongiosa is more prevalent in molar teeth than incisor teeth.