Question 1

The indentation at the midline above the upper lip is called the philtrum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The circumvallate papillae are located on the hard palate,buccal mucosa,and floor of the mouth.The papillae found on the tongue are the filiform,fungiform,vallate,foliate,and incisive.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
C)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true. 
D)  Both statements are false. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
C)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true. 
D)  Both statements are false.

Question 3

Which structure is most closely located to the lingual frenum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sublingual caruncle 
B)  Sublingual salivary gland 
C)  Sublingual fold 
D)  Lingual tonsils 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Sublingual caruncle 
B)  Sublingual salivary gland 
C)  Sublingual fold 
D)  Lingual tonsils 
E)  All of the above

Question 4

A generally healthy man in his forties is curious about "little raised yellow spots" on his buccal mucosa.He has noticed them in the past but they do not seem to cause problems or become larger,so has not previously asked about them.These areas are MOST likely

Accepted Answer

A)  vallate papillae 
B)  Kaposi's spots 
C)  Fordyce granules 
D)  measles 
A)  vallate papillae 
B)  Kaposi's spots 
C)  Fordyce granules 
D)  measles

Question 5

Each of the following structures is located within the hard palate EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Incisive papilla 
B)  Rugae 
C)  Greater palatine foramina 
D)  The anterior and posterior pillars 
A)  Incisive papilla 
B)  Rugae 
C)  Greater palatine foramina 
D)  The anterior and posterior pillars

Question 6

In the following illustration,structure "d" is the

Accepted Answer

A)  mandibular labial frenum 
B)  mucogingival junction 
C)  mucobuccal fold 
D)  maxillary labial frenum 
A)  mandibular labial frenum 
B)  mucogingival junction 
C)  mucobuccal fold 
D)  maxillary labial frenum

Question 7

The oral vestibule is partially bordered by the lips and cheeks.The oral cavity proper extends posteriorly to the soft palate.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
C)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true. 
D)  Both statements are false. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
C)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true. 
D)  Both statements are false.

Question 8

The ridge of bone that can be palpated in the upper posterior aspect of the vestibular space is referred to as the vestibular zygomaticoalveolar crest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Each of the following is true of the uvula EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is located at the most posterior portion of the hard palate. 
B)  It is located at the midline. 
C)  It is a downwardly projecting muscle. 
D)  It is necessary for swallowing. 
A)  It is located at the most posterior portion of the hard palate. 
B)  It is located at the midline. 
C)  It is a downwardly projecting muscle. 
D)  It is necessary for swallowing.

Question 10

Which structure is the MOST vascular in appearance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mucogingival junction 
B)  Alveolar mucosa 
C)  Labial frenum 
D)  Gingiva 
A)  Mucogingival junction 
B)  Alveolar mucosa 
C)  Labial frenum 
D)  Gingiva

Exam 1: Oral Cavity

The indentation at the midline above the upper lip is called the philtrum.

The circumvallate papillae are located on the hard palate,buccal mucosa,and floor of the mouth.The papillae found on the tongue are the filiform,fungiform,vallate,foliate,and incisive.

Which structure is most closely located to the lingual frenum?

A generally healthy man in his forties is curious about "little raised yellow spots" on his buccal mucosa.He has noticed them in the past but they do not seem to cause problems or become larger,so has not previously asked about them.These areas are MOST likely

Each of the following structures is located within the hard palate EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

In the following illustration,structure "d" is the

The oral vestibule is partially bordered by the lips and cheeks.The oral cavity proper extends posteriorly to the soft palate.

The ridge of bone that can be palpated in the upper posterior aspect of the vestibular space is referred to as the vestibular zygomaticoalveolar crest.

Each of the following is true of the uvula EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Which structure is the MOST vascular in appearance?

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