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