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