Chapter 10 recall questions
What is the term for the upper surface of the tongue
Dorsum
What is the nine regions of the face?
Forehead, Temples, orbital area, external nose, zygomatic (malor) area, mouth and lips, cheeks, chin, and external ear
What is another term for unattached gingiva
Free gingiva
What is the anatomical term for the gums
Gingiva
What is the pear-shaped pad of tissues behind the maxillary incisors
Incisive papilla
What is another term for interdental gingiva
Interdental papilla
What is the thin fold of mucous membrane that extends from the floor of the mouth to the underside of the tongue
Lingual frenum
What is the name of the structure that passes from the oral mucosa to the midline of the mandibular arch
Mandibular labial frenum
What types of tissue covers the oral cavity
Mucous membrane tissue
What is the hanging projection of tissue at the border of the soft palate
Uvula
What is the area of color change around the border of the lips
Vermillion border
What are the two regions of the oral cavity
Vestibule and oral cavity proper