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Chapter 1 - Nomenclature
1. Mixed dentition occurs between the ages of 5 and 12.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg.5
2. Permanent molars are succedaneous teeth.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Permanent molars are not succedaneous teeth because they do not replace deciduous teeth.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg.5
3. Posterior teeth are located in the front and include incisors and canines.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Posterior teeth are located in the back and include premolars and molars.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 7
4. The primary central incisor has an exfoliation date of 6 to 7 years.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 8
5. Attrition is the term used when referring to the wearing of teeth causing a gradual decrease in tooth height.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 9
6. The two dental arches formed by the jaw are called what?
a. primary and secondary
b. upper and lower
c. maxillary and mandibular
d. anterior and posterior
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The maxillary is the upper arch, while the mandibular is the lower arch.
b. Incorrect. The maxillary is the upper arch, while the mandibular is the lower arch.
c. Correct. The maxillary is the upper arch, while the mandibular is the lower arch.
d. Incorrect. The maxillary is the upper arch, while the mandibular is the lower arch.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 3
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7. What is the term for having different types of teeth?
a. diphyodonts
b. polyphyodonts
c. heterodonts
d. mixed dentition
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The term for having different types of teeth is heterodonts.
b. Incorrect. The term for having different types of teeth is heterodonts.
c. Correct. The term for having different types of teeth is heterodonts.
d. Incorrect. The term for having different types of teeth is heterodonts.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 5
8. How many permanent teeth are there?
a. 20
b. 32
c. 36
d. 28
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. There are 32 permanent teeth.
b. Correct. There are 32 permanent teeth.
c. Incorrect. There are 32 permanent teeth.
d. Incorrect. There are 32 permanent teeth.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 5
9. What is the first set of teeth called?
a. deciduous
b. baby teeth
c. polyphyodonts
d. succedaneous
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The primary set of teeth is called the deciduous dentition.
b. Incorrect. The primary set of teeth is called the deciduous dentition.
c. Incorrect. The primary set of teeth is called the deciduous dentition.
d. Incorrect. The primary set of teeth is called the deciduous dentition.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 3
10. What are the four teeth with sharp, biting edges for cutting food called?
a. cuspids
b. molars
c. premolars
d. incisors
ANSWER: d
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FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The four teeth with sharp, biting edges for cutting food are called incisors.
b. Incorrect. The four teeth with sharp, biting edges for cutting food are called incisors.
c. Incorrect. The four teeth with sharp, biting edges for cutting food are called incisors.
d. Correct. The four teeth with sharp, biting edges for cutting food are called incisors.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 6
11. Wearing of tooth surfaces caused by continual biting or vigorous brushing is called what?
a. attrition
b. abrasion
c. erosion
d. mastication
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Wearing of tooth surfaces caused by continual biting or vigorous brushing is called
abrasion.
b. Correct. Wearing of tooth surfaces caused by continual biting or vigorous brushing is called
abrasion.
c. Incorrect. Wearing of tooth surfaces caused by continual biting or vigorous brushing is called
abrasion.
d. Incorrect. Wearing of tooth surfaces caused by continual biting or vigorous brushing is called
abrasion.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 9
12. What are the first permanent teeth to emerge?
a. canines
b. central incisors
c. first molars
d. first premolars
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The first permanent teeth to emerge are the first molars.
b. Incorrect. The first permanent teeth to emerge are the first molars.
c. Correct. The first permanent teeth to emerge are the first molars.
d. Incorrect. The first permanent teeth to emerge are the first molars.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 4
13. The process where the gingival line recedes, exposing more of the tooth, is referred to as what?
a. active eruption
b. attrition
c. passive eruption
d. succedaneous
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The process where the gingival line recedes, exposing more of the tooth, is
referred to as passive eruption.
b. Incorrect. The process where the gingival line recedes, exposing more of the tooth, is
referred to as passive eruption.
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c. Correct. The process where the gingival line recedes, exposing more of the tooth, is referred
to as passive eruption.
d. Incorrect. The process where the gingival line recedes, exposing more of the tooth, is
referred to as passive eruption.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 9
14. Which is the fifth permanent tooth in the mandibular eruption order?
a. cuspid
b. second molar
c. lateral incisor
d. first premolar
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The fifth permanent tooth in the mandibular eruption order is the first premolar.
b. Incorrect. The fifth permanent tooth in the mandibular eruption order is the first premolar.
c. Incorrect. The fifth permanent tooth in the mandibular eruption order is the first premolar.
d. Correct. The fifth permanent tooth in the mandibular eruption order is the first premolar.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 8
15. Which teeth are also called cuspids?
a. Incisors
b. Canines
c. Premolars
d. Molars
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Canines are also called cuspids.
b. Correct. Canines are also called cuspids.
c. Incorrect. Canines are also called cuspids.
d. Incorrect. Canines are also called cuspids.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 6
16. The two dental arches make up one _____________.
ANSWER: The two dental arches make up one dentition.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 3
17. __________________ is the term for having several sets of teeth over a lifetime.
ANSWER: Polyphyodonts is the term for having several sets of teeth over a lifetime.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 5
18. Each molar performs its individual function in the process of ________________.
ANSWER: Each molar performs its individual function in the process of mastication.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 7
19. Tooth identification is designated not by its name, arch and _________________ in which it is located.
ANSWER: Tooth identification is designated by its name, arch, and quadrant in which it is located.
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REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 7
20. The deciduous teeth eventually _______________ and are replaced by permanent teeth.
ANSWER: The deciduous teeth eventually exfoliate and are replaced by permanent teeth.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 7
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Chapter 2 - Structures of the Oral Cavity
1. Masticatory mucosa covers the areas subject to stress within the oral cavity.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 15
2. The labial tubercle is a structure located within the oral vestibule.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: The labial tubercle is an external structure defined as a small projection in the middle of the upper lip
that may enlarge or thicken.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 17
3. Fordyce granules have no clinical significance.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 18
4. The palatine torus is present in the oral cavity of every person.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: It is a nonpathologic excess of bone covered with mucosa and is present in about 20 percent of the
population.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 19
5. The sour taste bud is associated with the filiform papillae.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: The foliate papillae are associated with the sour taste. The filiform rarely have taste buds.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 22
6. The soft tissue that extends along the entire midline of the hard palate is known as what?
a. palatine torus
b. palatine raphe
c. palatine rugae
d. fovea palatinus
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Palatine raphe is a junction of soft tissue extending vertically along the entire
midline of the hard palate. Also known as the median palatine raphe.
b. Correct. Palatine raphe is a junction of soft tissue extending vertically along the entire midline
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of the hard palate. Also known as the median palatine raphe.
c. Incorrect. Palatine raphe is a junction of soft tissue extending vertically along the entire
midline of the hard palate. Also known as the median palatine raphe.
d. Incorrect. Palatine raphe is a junction of soft tissue extending vertically along the entire
midline of the hard palate. Also known as the median palatine raphe.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 19
7. The uvula is part of which of the following?
a. soft palate
b. hard palate
c. tongue
d. gum line
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The uvula is part of the soft palate.
b. Incorret. The uvula is part of the soft palate.
c. Incorrect. The uvula is part of the soft palate.
d. Incorrect. The uvula is part of the soft palate.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 19
8. The largest papillae located on the tongue are which of the following?
a. fungiform
b. foliate
c. circumvallate
d. filiform
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The largest papillae located on the tongue are the circumvallate.
b. Incorrect. The largest papillae located on the tongue are the circumvallate.
c. Correct. The largest papillae located on the tongue are the circumvallate.
d. Incorrect. The largest papillae located on the tongue are the circumvallate.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 21
9. How many structures are located on the floor of the oral cavity?
a. 2
b. 4
c. 3
d. 5
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. There are four structures located on the floor of the oral cavity.
b. Correct. There are four structures located on the floor of the oral cavity.
c. Incorrect. There are four structures located on the floor of the oral cavity.
d. Incorrect. There are four structures located on the floor of the oral cavity.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 22
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10. The glossopharyngeal muscle is part of which oral cavity structure?
a. roof of the mouth
b. tongue
c. fauces
d. floor
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The glossopharyngeal muscle is part of the anterior pillar of fauces.
b. Incorrect. The glossopharyngeal muscle is part of the anterior pillar of fauces.
c. Correct. The glossopharyngeal muscle is part of the anterior pillar of fauces.
d. Incorrect. The glossopharyngeal muscle is part of the anterior pillar of fauces.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 21
11. The oral cavity extends from the anterior opening at the lips to the ___________________.
a. palatine tonsils
b. posterior tonsillar pillar
c. oropharynx
d. glossopharyngeal muscle
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The oral cavity extends from the anterior opening at the lips to the oropharynx.
b. Incorrect. The oral cavity extends from the anterior opening at the lips to the oropharynx.
c. Correct. The oral cavity extends from the anterior opening at the lips to the oropharynx.
d. Incorrect. The oral cavity extends from the anterior opening at the lips to the oropharynx.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 21
12. Which term means “relating to the cheek?
a. buccal
b. lingual
c. frenum
d. sulcus
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Buccal means “relating to the cheek.”
b. Incorrect. Buccal means “relating to the cheek.”
c. Incorrect. Buccal means “relating to the cheek.”
d. Incorrect. Buccal means “relating to the cheek.”
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 15
13. The anterior tonsillar pillars are folds of tissue that extend from where to the base of the tongue?
a. palatine raphe
b. uvula
c. incisive papilla
d. fauces
ANSWER: b
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1- The file is chapter after chapter.
2- We have shown you 10 pages.
3- The file contains all Appendix and Excel
sheet if it exists.
4- We have all what you need, we make
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You can contact us at every time, we can
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 1 - Nomenclature
1. Mixed dentition occurs between the ages of 5 and 12.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg.5
2. Permanent molars are succedaneous teeth.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Permanent molars are not succedaneous teeth because they do not replace deciduous teeth.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg.5
3. Posterior teeth are located in the front and include incisors and canines.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Posterior teeth are located in the back and include premolars and molars.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 7
4. The primary central incisor has an exfoliation date of 6 to 7 years.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 8
5. Attrition is the term used when referring to the wearing of teeth causing a gradual decrease in tooth height.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 9
6. The two dental arches formed by the jaw are called what?
a. primary and secondary
b. upper and lower
c. maxillary and mandibular
d. anterior and posterior
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The maxillary is the upper arch, while the mandibular is the lower arch.
b. Incorrect. The maxillary is the upper arch, while the mandibular is the lower arch.
c. Correct. The maxillary is the upper arch, while the mandibular is the lower arch.
d. Incorrect. The maxillary is the upper arch, while the mandibular is the lower arch.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 3
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7. What is the term for having different types of teeth?
a. diphyodonts
b. polyphyodonts
c. heterodonts
d. mixed dentition
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The term for having different types of teeth is heterodonts.
b. Incorrect. The term for having different types of teeth is heterodonts.
c. Correct. The term for having different types of teeth is heterodonts.
d. Incorrect. The term for having different types of teeth is heterodonts.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 5
8. How many permanent teeth are there?
a. 20
b. 32
c. 36
d. 28
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. There are 32 permanent teeth.
b. Correct. There are 32 permanent teeth.
c. Incorrect. There are 32 permanent teeth.
d. Incorrect. There are 32 permanent teeth.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 5
9. What is the first set of teeth called?
a. deciduous
b. baby teeth
c. polyphyodonts
d. succedaneous
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The primary set of teeth is called the deciduous dentition.
b. Incorrect. The primary set of teeth is called the deciduous dentition.
c. Incorrect. The primary set of teeth is called the deciduous dentition.
d. Incorrect. The primary set of teeth is called the deciduous dentition.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 3
10. What are the four teeth with sharp, biting edges for cutting food called?
a. cuspids
b. molars
c. premolars
d. incisors
ANSWER: d
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FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The four teeth with sharp, biting edges for cutting food are called incisors.
b. Incorrect. The four teeth with sharp, biting edges for cutting food are called incisors.
c. Incorrect. The four teeth with sharp, biting edges for cutting food are called incisors.
d. Correct. The four teeth with sharp, biting edges for cutting food are called incisors.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 6
11. Wearing of tooth surfaces caused by continual biting or vigorous brushing is called what?
a. attrition
b. abrasion
c. erosion
d. mastication
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Wearing of tooth surfaces caused by continual biting or vigorous brushing is called
abrasion.
b. Correct. Wearing of tooth surfaces caused by continual biting or vigorous brushing is called
abrasion.
c. Incorrect. Wearing of tooth surfaces caused by continual biting or vigorous brushing is called
abrasion.
d. Incorrect. Wearing of tooth surfaces caused by continual biting or vigorous brushing is called
abrasion.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 9
12. What are the first permanent teeth to emerge?
a. canines
b. central incisors
c. first molars
d. first premolars
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The first permanent teeth to emerge are the first molars.
b. Incorrect. The first permanent teeth to emerge are the first molars.
c. Correct. The first permanent teeth to emerge are the first molars.
d. Incorrect. The first permanent teeth to emerge are the first molars.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 4
13. The process where the gingival line recedes, exposing more of the tooth, is referred to as what?
a. active eruption
b. attrition
c. passive eruption
d. succedaneous
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The process where the gingival line recedes, exposing more of the tooth, is
referred to as passive eruption.
b. Incorrect. The process where the gingival line recedes, exposing more of the tooth, is
referred to as passive eruption.
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c. Correct. The process where the gingival line recedes, exposing more of the tooth, is referred
to as passive eruption.
d. Incorrect. The process where the gingival line recedes, exposing more of the tooth, is
referred to as passive eruption.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 9
14. Which is the fifth permanent tooth in the mandibular eruption order?
a. cuspid
b. second molar
c. lateral incisor
d. first premolar
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The fifth permanent tooth in the mandibular eruption order is the first premolar.
b. Incorrect. The fifth permanent tooth in the mandibular eruption order is the first premolar.
c. Incorrect. The fifth permanent tooth in the mandibular eruption order is the first premolar.
d. Correct. The fifth permanent tooth in the mandibular eruption order is the first premolar.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 8
15. Which teeth are also called cuspids?
a. Incisors
b. Canines
c. Premolars
d. Molars
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Canines are also called cuspids.
b. Correct. Canines are also called cuspids.
c. Incorrect. Canines are also called cuspids.
d. Incorrect. Canines are also called cuspids.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 6
16. The two dental arches make up one _____________.
ANSWER: The two dental arches make up one dentition.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 3
17. __________________ is the term for having several sets of teeth over a lifetime.
ANSWER: Polyphyodonts is the term for having several sets of teeth over a lifetime.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 5
18. Each molar performs its individual function in the process of ________________.
ANSWER: Each molar performs its individual function in the process of mastication.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 7
19. Tooth identification is designated not by its name, arch and _________________ in which it is located.
ANSWER: Tooth identification is designated by its name, arch, and quadrant in which it is located.
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20. The deciduous teeth eventually _______________ and are replaced by permanent teeth.
ANSWER: The deciduous teeth eventually exfoliate and are replaced by permanent teeth.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 7
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Chapter 2 - Structures of the Oral Cavity
1. Masticatory mucosa covers the areas subject to stress within the oral cavity.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 15
2. The labial tubercle is a structure located within the oral vestibule.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: The labial tubercle is an external structure defined as a small projection in the middle of the upper lip
that may enlarge or thicken.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 17
3. Fordyce granules have no clinical significance.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 18
4. The palatine torus is present in the oral cavity of every person.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: It is a nonpathologic excess of bone covered with mucosa and is present in about 20 percent of the
population.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 19
5. The sour taste bud is associated with the filiform papillae.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: The foliate papillae are associated with the sour taste. The filiform rarely have taste buds.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 22
6. The soft tissue that extends along the entire midline of the hard palate is known as what?
a. palatine torus
b. palatine raphe
c. palatine rugae
d. fovea palatinus
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Palatine raphe is a junction of soft tissue extending vertically along the entire
midline of the hard palate. Also known as the median palatine raphe.
b. Correct. Palatine raphe is a junction of soft tissue extending vertically along the entire midline
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of the hard palate. Also known as the median palatine raphe.
c. Incorrect. Palatine raphe is a junction of soft tissue extending vertically along the entire
midline of the hard palate. Also known as the median palatine raphe.
d. Incorrect. Palatine raphe is a junction of soft tissue extending vertically along the entire
midline of the hard palate. Also known as the median palatine raphe.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 19
7. The uvula is part of which of the following?
a. soft palate
b. hard palate
c. tongue
d. gum line
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The uvula is part of the soft palate.
b. Incorret. The uvula is part of the soft palate.
c. Incorrect. The uvula is part of the soft palate.
d. Incorrect. The uvula is part of the soft palate.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 19
8. The largest papillae located on the tongue are which of the following?
a. fungiform
b. foliate
c. circumvallate
d. filiform
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The largest papillae located on the tongue are the circumvallate.
b. Incorrect. The largest papillae located on the tongue are the circumvallate.
c. Correct. The largest papillae located on the tongue are the circumvallate.
d. Incorrect. The largest papillae located on the tongue are the circumvallate.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 21
9. How many structures are located on the floor of the oral cavity?
a. 2
b. 4
c. 3
d. 5
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. There are four structures located on the floor of the oral cavity.
b. Correct. There are four structures located on the floor of the oral cavity.
c. Incorrect. There are four structures located on the floor of the oral cavity.
d. Incorrect. There are four structures located on the floor of the oral cavity.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 22
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10. The glossopharyngeal muscle is part of which oral cavity structure?
a. roof of the mouth
b. tongue
c. fauces
d. floor
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The glossopharyngeal muscle is part of the anterior pillar of fauces.
b. Incorrect. The glossopharyngeal muscle is part of the anterior pillar of fauces.
c. Correct. The glossopharyngeal muscle is part of the anterior pillar of fauces.
d. Incorrect. The glossopharyngeal muscle is part of the anterior pillar of fauces.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 21
11. The oral cavity extends from the anterior opening at the lips to the ___________________.
a. palatine tonsils
b. posterior tonsillar pillar
c. oropharynx
d. glossopharyngeal muscle
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The oral cavity extends from the anterior opening at the lips to the oropharynx.
b. Incorrect. The oral cavity extends from the anterior opening at the lips to the oropharynx.
c. Correct. The oral cavity extends from the anterior opening at the lips to the oropharynx.
d. Incorrect. The oral cavity extends from the anterior opening at the lips to the oropharynx.
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 21
12. Which term means “relating to the cheek?
a. buccal
b. lingual
c. frenum
d. sulcus
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Buccal means “relating to the cheek.”
b. Incorrect. Buccal means “relating to the cheek.”
c. Incorrect. Buccal means “relating to the cheek.”
d. Incorrect. Buccal means “relating to the cheek.”
REFERENCES: Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy, 5e, pg. 15
13. The anterior tonsillar pillars are folds of tissue that extend from where to the base of the tongue?
a. palatine raphe
b. uvula
c. incisive papilla
d. fauces
ANSWER: b
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