Deck 10: Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity

Question 1

The bottom of the vestibule where the buccal mucosa meets the alveolar mucosa is the:

A)mucobuccal fold.
B)mucogingival junction.
C)fimbriated folds.
D)buccal vestibule.

Answer 1

mucobuccal fold.

Question 2

The common term for labia are:

A)nose.
B)tongue.
C)lips.
D)gums.

Answer 2

lips.

Question 3

The U-shaped projection of tissue at the posterior area of the soft palate is the:

A)incisive papilla.
B)frenum.
C)uvula.
D)tonsil.

Answer 3

uvula.

Question 4

The nasal surfaces of the hard palate are covered with _____,and the oral surfaces are covered with _____.

A)oral mucosa; respiratory mucosa
B)respiratory mucosa; oral mucosa
C)the glabella; the vermilion border
D)the vermilion border; the glabella

Question 5

Unattached gingiva consists of the tissues from the top of the gingival margin to the:

A)base of the gingival sulcus.
B)crest of alveolar bone.
C)mucogingival junction.
D)interdental gingiva.

Question 6

The _____ is a narrow band of tissue that connects two structures.

A)vestibule
B)nasion
C)frenum
D)glabella

Question 7

Where are the taste buds located?

A)On the fungiform papillae
B)On the filiform papillae
C)In the trough of the vallate papillae
D)Both a and c

Question 8

The fold of tissue at the corner of the eyelids is the:

A)ala.
B)canthus.
C)glabella.
D)tragus.

Question 9

The _____ is the pear-shaped pad of tissue located behind the maxillary central incisors.

A)incisive papilla
B)hard palate
C)soft palate
D)uvula

Question 10

The groove that extends upward between each labial commissure and the nasal ala is the:

A)anterior naris.
B)nasolabial sulcus.
C)mucobuccal fold.
D)uvula.

Question 11

The _____ frenum passes from the floor of the mouth to the midline of the ventral border of the tongue.

A)buccal
B)maxillary labial
C)mandibular labial
D)lingual

Question 12

Normal gingiva has which of the following characteristics?

A)Normal gingiva is boggy, edematous, and not tightly attached to tooth and bone.
B)Gingiva is a form of specialized mucosa.
C)The color of normal gingiva varies according to the individual's pigmentation.
D)The free gingival groove runs perpendicular to the margin of unattached gingiva.

Question 13

The _____ is a white ridge of raised tissue on the buccal mucosa,which extends horizontally at the level where the maxillary and mandibular teeth come together.

A)parotid papilla
B)linea alba
C)Fordyce spot
D)frenum

Question 14

The term buccal refers to the:

A)lips.
B)tongue.
C)palate.
D)cheek.

Question 15

Which of the following provide the sense of touch for the tongue?

A)Fungiform papillae
B)Filiform papillae
C)Vallate papillae
D)Both a and c

Question 16

The anterior _____ of the tongue is called the body.

A)one-quarter
B)one-third
C)one-half
D)two-thirds

Question 17

The _____ is the space between the teeth and the inner mucosal lining of the lips and cheeks.

A)vestibule
B)philtrum
C)labia
D)oral cavity

Question 18

The rectangular area between the two ridges running under the nose to the midline of the upper lip is the:

A)outer canthus.
B)inner canthus.
C)philtrum.
D)tragus.

Question 19

The _____ of the mandible forms the chin.

A)angle
B)mental protuberance
C)zygomatic arch
D)tragus

Question 20

The angle at the corner of the mouth is called the:

A)labia.
B)vermilion border.
C)angle of the mandible.
D)labial commissure.

Question 21

The line where the tissue of the alveolar membrane meets the attached gingivae is the:

A)linea alba.
B)mucogingival junction.
C)mucobuccal fold.
D)oral mucosa.

Question 22

The face is:

A)defined as the part of the head that is visible from a frontal view.
B)anterior to the ears.
C)all that lies between the hairline and the chin.
D)all of the above.

Question 23

Tiny projections called _____ are located on the dorsum of the tongue.

A)papillae
B)glabella
C)parotid papilla
D)Fordyce's spots

Question 24

Of the four primary tastes,only _____ is the most easily distinguished.

A)bitter
B)salty
C)sour
D)sweet

Question 25

The soft palate:

A)is the movable posterior third of the palate, posterior to the hard palate.
B)is supported by fauces.
C)ends with the uvula.
D)all of the above.

Question 26

The space between the gum and the tooth before the bone starts,where popcorn husks become lodged,is the:

A)interdental papilla.
B)gingival groove.
C)attached gingiva.
D)gingival sulcus.

Question 27

The gingiva that extends from the base of the sulcus to the mucogingival junction is the:

A)attached gingiva.
B)gingival groove.
C)marginal gingiva.
D)unattached gingiva.

Question 28

What is the correct term for the gum tissue that normally extends between the teeth?

A)Marginal gingiva
B)Interdental gingiva
C)Interdental papilla
D)Both b and c

Question 29

The area inside of the dental arches is considered to be the:

A)buccal vestibule.
B)isthmus of fauces.
C)faucial pillar.
D)oral cavity.

Question 30

Two small papillae are located on either side of the lingual frenum under the tongue that serve as openings for the ______ salivary glands.

A)submandibular
B)sublingual
C)parotid
D)none of the above

Question 31

The primary tastes that create all flavors of food are:

A)salty.
B)sweet and sour.
C)bitter.
D)all of the above.

Question 32

The functions of the taste buds include:

A)tasting food.
B)warning when food is too hot.
C)a and b.
D)none of the above.

Question 33

The cartilaginous projection of the ear that is anterior to the external opening is the:

A)ala.
B)tragus.
C)nasion.
D)commissure.

Question 34

The functions of the tongue include:

A)speaking.
B)cleansing the oral cavity.
C)positioning food while eating.
D)all of the above.

Question 35

The opening of the Stensen's duct of the parotid gland located in the buccal mucosa of the cheek is the:

A)parotid papilla.
B)lingual frenum.
C)buccal frenum.

Question 36

The tongue is attached to the floor of the mouth by the:

A)labial frenum.
B)lingual frenum.
C)buccal frenum.
D)posterior faucial pillar.

Question 37

Teeth sit in bony sockets called:

A)gingiva.
B)septum.
C)alveoli.
D)nasion.

Question 38

The irregular ridges of masticatory mucosa that are located behind the maxillary central incisors are called:

A)rugae.
B)incisive papilla.
C)oral mucosa.
D)raphe.

Question 39

The common name for the palate is:

A)lips.
B)cheeks.
C)roof of the mouth.
D)bone.

Question 40

Which state is NOT true of the unattached gingiva?

A)The unattached gingiva is the tissue that surrounds the teeth.
B)The unattached gingiva is dense tissue that is firmly bound and resilient.
C)The unattached gingiva is also called marginal gingiva.
D)The unattached gingiva is usually about 1 mm wide.

Question 41

The area of the mouth that is bordered by the soft palate on the top,posterior of the tongue on the bottom,and the anterior and posterior fauces is the:

A)isthmus of fauces.
B)gag reflex.
C)uvula.
D)oral cavity proper.

Question 42

A patient comes in with inflammation and cracking at their commissures.This condition is commonly associated with:

A)herpes labialis.
B)vitamin B deficiency.
C)HIV.
D)all of the above.