Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity (Chapter 10)

What types of tissue cover the oral cavity?

Mucous membrane tissues cover the oral cavity

What is the anatomical term for the gums?

The anatomic term for the gums is gingiva

What is the term for the upper surface of the tongue?

The dorsum is the correct term for the upper surface of the tongue

What is the pear-shaped pad of tissue behind the maxillary incisors?

The incisive papilla is the pear-shaped pad of tissue behind the maxillary incisors

What is the name of the structure that passes from the oral mucosa to the facial midline of the mandibular arch?

The labial frenum is the structure from the oral mucosa to the facial midline of the mandibular arch

What is the thin fold of mucous membrane that extends from the floor of the mouth to the underside of the tongue?

The lingual frenum is the thin fold of mucous membrane that extends from the floor of the mouth to the underside of the tongue

What are the nine regions of the face?

The nine regions of the face are the forehead, temples, orbital area, external nose, zygomatic (malar) area, mouth and lips, cheeks, chin, and external ear

What is the hanging projection of tissue at the border of the soft palate?

The uvula is the hanging projection of tissue at the border of the soft palate

What is the area of color change around the border of the lips?

The vermilion border is the area of color change around the lips

What are the two regions of the oral cavity?

The vestibule and the oral cavity proper are the two regions of the oral cavity

What is another term for interdental gingiva?

Interdental papilla is another term for interdental gingiva

What is another term for unattached gingiva?

Marginal gingiva, or free gingiva, is another term for unattached gingiva