Exam 10: Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity

The fold of tissue at the corner of the eyelids is the:

The _____ is a narrow band of tissue that connects two structures.

The primary tastes that create all flavors of food are:

The term buccal refers to the:

The opening of the Stensen's duct of the parotid gland located in the buccal mucosa of the cheek is the:

The irregular ridges of masticatory mucosa that are located behind the maxillary central incisors are called:

The _____ is a white ridge of raised tissue on the buccal mucosa,which extends horizontally at the level where the maxillary and mandibular teeth come together.

The anterior _____ of the tongue is called the body.

Normal gingiva has which of the following characteristics?

Two small papillae are located on either side of the lingual frenum under the tongue that serve as openings for the ______ salivary glands.

Tiny projections called _____ are located on the dorsum of the tongue.

The space between the gum and the tooth before the bone starts,where popcorn husks become lodged,is the:

Which state is NOT true of the unattached gingiva?

Which of the following provide the sense of touch for the tongue?

What is the correct term for the gum tissue that normally extends between the teeth?

The functions of the taste buds include:

Unattached gingiva consists of the tissues from the top of the gingival margin to the:

The area of the mouth that is bordered by the soft palate on the top,posterior of the tongue on the bottom,and the anterior and posterior fauces is the:

The tongue is attached to the floor of the mouth by the:

Where are the taste buds located?