,Chapter 01: Oral Cavity
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Brand/Isselhard: Anatomy of Orofacial Structures, 8th Edition vv vv vv vv vv vv
MULTIPLE CHOICE vv
1. A diastema is a space between two teeth in the same arch. When this occurs
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between the maxillary central incisors, it is often the result of a pronounced labial
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frenum.
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a. Both statements are true. vv vv vv
b. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
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c. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
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d. Both statements are false. vv vv vv
ANS: A vv
A space, or lack of contact area, between any two teeth in the same arch is called a
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diastema. When a diastema occurs between the maxillary central incisors, it is often
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the result of a pronounced labial frenum extending to the crest of the alveolar ridge
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and possibly over the ridge. This band of firm connective tissue causes the erupting
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incisors to be pushed aside resulting in a diastema, or space. Correction of a diastema
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usually involves surgical removal, or cutting, of the frenal tissue between teeth.
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REF: v v p. 3 vv
OBJ: v v To describe the boundaries and sub-boundaries of the oral cavity and the structures in each
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area
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NAT: CDA: GC I.A.6. Identify basic oral anatomy and physiology, including but not limited
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to: oral cavity. TOP:
vv vv BLOOM: Remembering
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2. Torus palatinus is seen on the
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a. soft palate vv
b. hard palate vv
c. alveolar ridge vv
d. oral pharynx vv
ANS: B vv
Torus palatinus is excess bone growth and occurs in the midline of the hard palate. It
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may grow to varying sizes and is generally only a problem when the construction of a
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maxillary denture is necessary. In health, such bony protuberances, or excess bone
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growths, do not occur on the soft palate, alveolar ridge, or oral pharynx.
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REF: p. 5 v v vv
OBJ: To define the terms vestibule, oral cavity proper, mucobuccal fold, frenum, alveolar
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mucosa, gingiva, exostoses, torus palatinus, and torus mandibularis
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NAT: CDA: GC I.A.2. Identify basic oral anatomy and physiology, including but not
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
limited to: bones. TOP:
vv BLOOM: Remembering
vv vv vv vv
3. Contraction of which muscle raises the tongue upward?
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a. Mylohyoid
b. Palatopharyngeal
c. Palatoglossal
d. Levator glossal vv
ANS: A vv
, Anatomy of Orofacial Structures 8th Edition Brand Test
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vv
Contraction of the mylohyoid muscle raises the tongue. The palatopharyngeal muscle and
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the palatoglossal muscle form the posterolateral borders of the oral cavity. There is not
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a muscle by the name of levator glossal.
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REF: p. 7 v v vv
OBJ: To define the landmarks in the floor of the mouth and the hard and soft palate and the
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structures that form them
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NAT: CDA: GC I.A.4. Identify basic oral anatomy and physiology, including but not
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
limited to: muscles. TOP: BLOOM: Remembering
vv vv vv v v vv
4. The oral vestibule is partially bordered by the lips and cheeks. The oral cavity proper
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extends posteriorly to the soft palate.
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a. Both statements are true. vv vv vv
b. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
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c. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
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d. Both statements are false. vv vv vv
ANS: B vv
The oral vestibule is the space or potential space that exists between the lips or cheeks
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and teeth. In an edentulous person, the vestibule would extend between the lips or
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cheeks and the alveolar ridges. The oral cavity proper is surrounded by teeth or
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alveolar ridges and extends all the way back to the palatine tonsils. This includes the
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region from the floor of the mouth upward to the hard and soft palates.
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REF: v v p. 2 vv
OBJ: v v To describe the boundaries and sub-boundaries of the oral cavity and the structures in each
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area
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NAT: CDA: GC I.A.6. IdentifyNbasR oI
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U Sic N T natoBm.y CandMphysiology, including but not limited
to: oral cavity. TOP: BLOOM: Remembering
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5. Each of vv vv the following is true of the uvula EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
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a. It is vv vv located at the most posterior portion of the hard palate.
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b. It is vv vv located at the midline. vv vv vv
c. It is vv vv a downwardly projecting muscle.
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d. It is vv vv necessary for swallowing. vv vv
ANS: D vv
The uvula is a downwardly projecting muscular tissue located at the midline of the most
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posterior portion of the hard palate. It is NOT necessary for swallowing.
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REF: p. 6 v v vv
OBJ: To define the landmarks in the floor of the mouth and the hard and soft palate and the
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structures that form them
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NAT: CDA: GC I.A.6. Identify basic oral anatomy and physiology, including but not limited
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
to: oral cavity. TOP:
vv vv BLOOM: Remembering
vv vv vv
6. The circumvallate papillae are located on the hard palate, buccal mucosa, and floor
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of the mouth. The papillae found on the tongue are the filiform, fungiform, vallate,
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foliate, and incisive.
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a. Both statements are true. vv vv vv
b. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
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c. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
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d. Both statements are false. vv vv vv
ANS: D vv
All papillae listed in both statements are located on the tongue with the exception of the
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incisive papilla, which is located on the hard palate. Note that the incisive papilla is a
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singular structure, thus the different spelling. There are no papillae located on either the
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buccal mucosa or the floor of the mouth.
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REF: p. 7 v v vv
OBJ: To define the landmarks in the floor of the mouth and the hard and soft palate and the
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structures that form them
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NAT: CDA: GC I.A.6. Identify basic oral anatomy and physiology, including but not limited
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
to: oral cavity. TOP:
vv vv BLOOM: Remembering
vv vv vv
7. Each of the following structures can readily be viewed when examining the oral
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vv cavity EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
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a. Fovea palatinae vv
b. Tonsillar pillars vv
c. Laryngeal pharynx vv
d. Sublingual fold vv
ANS: C vv
The laryngeal pharynx is located below the oral pharynx and cannot be seen while
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examining the oral cavity. The fovea palatinae, the tonsillar pillars, and the sublingual
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fold can be seen when examining the oral cavity. Fovea palatinae are small depressions
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in mucosa on either side of the posterior nasal spine indicating the junction of the hard
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and soft palate. Tonsillar pillars are folds of tissue that partially surround the tonsils.
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The sublingual fold extends
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backward on either side of t hNe floRor I
submandibular gland.
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Bo.utCh a nMd is situated just superior to the
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vv
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REF: v v p. 2 | pp. 6-7
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OBJ: v v To describe the boundaries and sub-boundaries of the oral cavity and the structures in each
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area
vv
NAT: CDA: GC I.A.6. Identify basic oral anatomy and physiology, including but not limited
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
to: oral cavity. TOP:
vv vv BLOOM: Remembering
vv vv vv
8. Each of the following structures is located within the hard palate EXCEPT one. Which
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one is the EXCEPTION?
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a. Incisive papilla vv
b. Rugae
c. Greater palatine foramina vv vv
d. The anterior and posterior pillars
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ANS: D vv
The anterior and posterior pillars are located posterior to the soft palate. The posterior
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pillar is also called the palatopharyngeal arch or fold. The anterior pillar is also called
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the palatoglossal arch or fold. The tonsils lie between the anterior and posterior pillars.
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The incisive papilla and rugae are located on the anterior portion of the hard palate.
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The greater palatine foramina are located in the posterior portions of the hard palate
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lingual to the second and third maxillary molars.
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REF: v v pp. 5-6 vv
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Brand/Isselhard: Anatomy of Orofacial Structures, 8th Edition vv vv vv vv vv vv
MULTIPLE CHOICE vv
1. A diastema is a space between two teeth in the same arch. When this occurs
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between the maxillary central incisors, it is often the result of a pronounced labial
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
frenum.
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a. Both statements are true. vv vv vv
b. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
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c. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
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d. Both statements are false. vv vv vv
ANS: A vv
A space, or lack of contact area, between any two teeth in the same arch is called a
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diastema. When a diastema occurs between the maxillary central incisors, it is often
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the result of a pronounced labial frenum extending to the crest of the alveolar ridge
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and possibly over the ridge. This band of firm connective tissue causes the erupting
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incisors to be pushed aside resulting in a diastema, or space. Correction of a diastema
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
usually involves surgical removal, or cutting, of the frenal tissue between teeth.
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REF: v v p. 3 vv
OBJ: v v To describe the boundaries and sub-boundaries of the oral cavity and the structures in each
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area
vv
NAT: CDA: GC I.A.6. Identify basic oral anatomy and physiology, including but not limited
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
to: oral cavity. TOP:
vv vv BLOOM: Remembering
vv vv vv
2. Torus palatinus is seen on the
vv vv vv vv vv
a. soft palate vv
b. hard palate vv
c. alveolar ridge vv
d. oral pharynx vv
ANS: B vv
Torus palatinus is excess bone growth and occurs in the midline of the hard palate. It
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
may grow to varying sizes and is generally only a problem when the construction of a
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
maxillary denture is necessary. In health, such bony protuberances, or excess bone
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
growths, do not occur on the soft palate, alveolar ridge, or oral pharynx.
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REF: p. 5 v v vv
OBJ: To define the terms vestibule, oral cavity proper, mucobuccal fold, frenum, alveolar
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
mucosa, gingiva, exostoses, torus palatinus, and torus mandibularis
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
NAT: CDA: GC I.A.2. Identify basic oral anatomy and physiology, including but not
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
limited to: bones. TOP:
vv BLOOM: Remembering
vv vv vv vv
3. Contraction of which muscle raises the tongue upward?
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
a. Mylohyoid
b. Palatopharyngeal
c. Palatoglossal
d. Levator glossal vv
ANS: A vv
, Anatomy of Orofacial Structures 8th Edition Brand Test
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
Bank
vv
Contraction of the mylohyoid muscle raises the tongue. The palatopharyngeal muscle and
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the palatoglossal muscle form the posterolateral borders of the oral cavity. There is not
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
a muscle by the name of levator glossal.
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REF: p. 7 v v vv
OBJ: To define the landmarks in the floor of the mouth and the hard and soft palate and the
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structures that form them
vv vv vv vv
NAT: CDA: GC I.A.4. Identify basic oral anatomy and physiology, including but not
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
limited to: muscles. TOP: BLOOM: Remembering
vv vv vv v v vv
4. The oral vestibule is partially bordered by the lips and cheeks. The oral cavity proper
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extends posteriorly to the soft palate.
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a. Both statements are true. vv vv vv
b. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
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c. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
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d. Both statements are false. vv vv vv
ANS: B vv
The oral vestibule is the space or potential space that exists between the lips or cheeks
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
and teeth. In an edentulous person, the vestibule would extend between the lips or
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cheeks and the alveolar ridges. The oral cavity proper is surrounded by teeth or
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
alveolar ridges and extends all the way back to the palatine tonsils. This includes the
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region from the floor of the mouth upward to the hard and soft palates.
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REF: v v p. 2 vv
OBJ: v v To describe the boundaries and sub-boundaries of the oral cavity and the structures in each
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area
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NAT: CDA: GC I.A.6. IdentifyNbasR oI
r al aG
v v
U Sic N T natoBm.y CandMphysiology, including but not limited
to: oral cavity. TOP: BLOOM: Remembering
vv vv vv
vv
vv
vv vv
vv
vv
vv
vv vv
vv vv vv vv vv
v v O
5. Each of vv vv the following is true of the uvula EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
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a. It is vv vv located at the most posterior portion of the hard palate.
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b. It is vv vv located at the midline. vv vv vv
c. It is vv vv a downwardly projecting muscle.
vv vv vv
d. It is vv vv necessary for swallowing. vv vv
ANS: D vv
The uvula is a downwardly projecting muscular tissue located at the midline of the most
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posterior portion of the hard palate. It is NOT necessary for swallowing.
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REF: p. 6 v v vv
OBJ: To define the landmarks in the floor of the mouth and the hard and soft palate and the
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structures that form them
vv vv vv vv
NAT: CDA: GC I.A.6. Identify basic oral anatomy and physiology, including but not limited
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
to: oral cavity. TOP:
vv vv BLOOM: Remembering
vv vv vv
6. The circumvallate papillae are located on the hard palate, buccal mucosa, and floor
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
of the mouth. The papillae found on the tongue are the filiform, fungiform, vallate,
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
foliate, and incisive.
vv vv vv
a. Both statements are true. vv vv vv
b. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
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c. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
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vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
Bank
vv
d. Both statements are false. vv vv vv
ANS: D vv
All papillae listed in both statements are located on the tongue with the exception of the
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incisive papilla, which is located on the hard palate. Note that the incisive papilla is a
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
singular structure, thus the different spelling. There are no papillae located on either the
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buccal mucosa or the floor of the mouth.
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REF: p. 7 v v vv
OBJ: To define the landmarks in the floor of the mouth and the hard and soft palate and the
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structures that form them
vv vv vv vv
NAT: CDA: GC I.A.6. Identify basic oral anatomy and physiology, including but not limited
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
to: oral cavity. TOP:
vv vv BLOOM: Remembering
vv vv vv
7. Each of the following structures can readily be viewed when examining the oral
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
vv cavity EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
a. Fovea palatinae vv
b. Tonsillar pillars vv
c. Laryngeal pharynx vv
d. Sublingual fold vv
ANS: C vv
The laryngeal pharynx is located below the oral pharynx and cannot be seen while
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
examining the oral cavity. The fovea palatinae, the tonsillar pillars, and the sublingual
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
fold can be seen when examining the oral cavity. Fovea palatinae are small depressions
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
in mucosa on either side of the posterior nasal spine indicating the junction of the hard
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
and soft palate. Tonsillar pillars are folds of tissue that partially surround the tonsils.
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
The sublingual fold extends
vv vv vv vv
backward on either side of t hNe floRor I
submandibular gland.
vv
U S Nof TthGe mO
vv
Bo.utCh a nMd is situated just superior to the
vv
vv
vv vv vv vv
vv vv
vv
vv
vv
vv v v
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
REF: v v p. 2 | pp. 6-7
vv vv vv vv
OBJ: v v To describe the boundaries and sub-boundaries of the oral cavity and the structures in each
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area
vv
NAT: CDA: GC I.A.6. Identify basic oral anatomy and physiology, including but not limited
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
to: oral cavity. TOP:
vv vv BLOOM: Remembering
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8. Each of the following structures is located within the hard palate EXCEPT one. Which
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one is the EXCEPTION?
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a. Incisive papilla vv
b. Rugae
c. Greater palatine foramina vv vv
d. The anterior and posterior pillars
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ANS: D vv
The anterior and posterior pillars are located posterior to the soft palate. The posterior
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pillar is also called the palatopharyngeal arch or fold. The anterior pillar is also called
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the palatoglossal arch or fold. The tonsils lie between the anterior and posterior pillars.
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The incisive papilla and rugae are located on the anterior portion of the hard palate.
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The greater palatine foramina are located in the posterior portions of the hard palate
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lingual to the second and third maxillary molars.
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REF: v v pp. 5-6 vv
