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Name the features of the face
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Canthus- corner tissue of eyelids
ala- flared part of nostrils philtrum- top of lip tragus- tissue on ear nasion- between the eyes where 2 bones join glabella- above root of the nose root- (bridge of nose) septum- divides the nasal cavity anterior naris- nostril mental- chin angle of mandible- lower angle of the ramus zygomatic arch- cheek bone |
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Where is the vermillion border?
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Outline of lips
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What is the labial commisure?
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Corners of lips
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Labial sulcus?
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Bottom part of ala to the labial commisure.
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What does the parotid papilla protect?
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Protects the openinf of the parotid duct
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What is the white ridge of tissue that extends horizontally where the jaw comes together?
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Linea alba
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What does frenum mean?
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Band of tissue that connects 2 structures
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What are characteristics of gingiva?
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It surrounds the tooth like a sweater
firm and resistant interdental papilla resemble the rind of an orange |
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Where does the gingival groove run?
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Parallel to the interdental gingiva
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What is the pear shaped pad behind the maxillary incisors?
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Incisive papilla, it covers the incisive foramen
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What arches are supporting the soft palate?
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Anterior faucial pillar, and posterior faucial pillar.
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What are the parts of the tongue?
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Root- posterior part of the tongue
dorsum- upper and posterior aspects of the tongue ventral- vascular, and covered with lining mucosa |
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Name the different types of papilla on the tongue
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Fungiform- most numerous on the tongue
filiform- contain taste buds, for sense of touch vallate- on posterior of the tongue, when you are sick they get big and round. contain taste buds |
