Deck 10: Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity

Question 1

The _______ is the angle at the corner of the mouth where the upper and lower lips join.

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

Answer 1

labial commissure

Question 2

The tissue that divides the nasal cavity into two nasal fossae is called the:

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

Answer 2

septum.

Question 3

The posterior one third of the tongue is called the:

A)body.
B)root.
C)pharynx.
D)larynx.

Answer 3

root.

Question 4

Normal gingiva has which of the following characteristics?

A)Normal gingiva is firm and resistant and can be tightly attached to tooth and bone.
B)Gingiva is a form of specialized mucosa.
C)The color of normal gingiva is a uniform coral pink, even among different races and ethnicities.
D)The free gingival groove runs perpendicular to the margin of unattached gingiva.

Question 5

Which of the following are small,yellowish elevations that can appear on the buccal mucosa?

A)Vestibule
B)Fordyce granules
C)Frenum
D)Glabella

Question 6

Which of the following means pertaining to the cheek?

A)Labial
B)Lingual
C)Palatal
D)Buccal

Question 7

Unattached gingiva consists of the tissues from the base of the gingival sulcus to the:

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

Question 8

The isthmus of fauces between the two faucial arches contains which of the following structures?

A)Incisive papilla
B)Frenum
C)Uvula
D)Tonsil

Question 9

Which of the following types of mucosa covers the oral surface of the hard palate?

A)Respiratory mucosa
B)Masticatory mucosa
C)Lining mucosa
D)Specialized mucosa

Question 10

The _____ is the nostril.

A)angle
B)anterior naris
C)zygomatic arch
D)tragus

Question 11

The _____ frenum connects the outer surface of the anterior maxillary arch to the inner surface of the upper lip at the midline.

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

Question 12

The lips are outlined by the _______,which is darker in color than the surrounding skin.

A)nasolabial sulcus
B)vermilion border
C)angle of the mandible
D)labial commissure

Question 13

Filiform papillae provide which of the following sensations for the tongue?

A)Taste
B)Touch
C)Smell
D)Proprioception

Question 14

Which of the following is the smooth surface of the frontal bone above the root of the nose?

A)Ala
B)Canthus
C)Glabella
D)Tragus

Question 15

The common term for gingiva is:

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

Question 16

The ________ is the space on the tongue side within the upper and lower dental arches.

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

Question 17

The ________ is a distinct intraoral line of color change can be seen in the tissue where the alveolar membrane meets with attached gingivae.

A)parotid papilla
B)linea alba
C)mucogingival junction
D)frenum

Question 18

What is the name for the irregular folds of masticatory mucosa that extend laterally from the incisive papilla?

A)Palatal raphe
B)Palatal rugae
C)Soft palate
D)Hard palate

Question 19

Taste buds are associated with ______ papillae,which form a V on the posterior portion of the tongue.

A)filiform
B)fungiform
C)vallate
D)foliate

Question 20

The mucobuccal fold is where the buccal mucosa meets the ______ at the base of the vestibule.

A)alveolar mucosa
B)mucogingival junction
C)fimbriated folds
D)buccal vestibule

Question 21

Which function of the tongue helps one to avoid ingesting harmful substances?

A)Speaking
B)Cleansing the oral cavity
C)Positioning food while eating
D)Tasting and tactile sensation

Question 22

Which of the following terms corresponds to the "roof" of the mouth?

A)Vermilion border
B)Buccal mucosa
C)Hard palate
D)Vestibule

Question 23

Which of the primary tastes is the most easily distinguished?

A)Bitter
B)Salty
C)Sour
D)Sweet

Question 24

The tongue is composed mainly of:

A)mucosa.
B)muscle.
C)papillae.
D)connective tissue.

Question 25

The extension of the free gingiva that fills the interproximal embrasure between two adjacent teeth is called the ______ gingiva.

A)marginal
B)unattached
C)interdental
D)attached

Question 26

The face is defined as the part of the head that is visible from which of the following views?

A)Frontal
B)Sagittal
C)Horizontal
D)Frankfort horizontal

Question 27

The ridge that marks the median line of the hard palate is called the:

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

Question 28

The space in back of the last molar links the oral cavity proper with the:

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

Question 29

The tongue is attached to the alveolar ridge by which of the following structures?

A)Labial frenum
B)Lingual frenum
C)Buccal frenum
D)Posterior faucial pillar

Question 30

The functions of the taste buds include:

A)moving the tongue.
B)swallowing.
C)producing saliva.
D)allowing us to enjoy flavors.

Question 31

The submandibular ducts are associated with which of the following structures when they enter the mouth?

A)Labial frenum
B)Lingual frenum
C)Geniohyoid muscle
D)Mylohyoid muscle

Question 32

Which of the following tastes is located on the back of the tongue?

A)Salty
B)Sweet
C)Bitter
D)Sour

Question 33

The shallow groove that runs parallel to the margin of the unattached gingiva is called the:

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

Question 34

Which of the following types of gingiva is stippled,dense tissue that is firmly bound to the tissue below?

A)Attached gingiva
B)Gingival groove
C)Marginal gingiva
D)Unattached gingiva

Question 35

________ is a white ridge of raised tissue that extends horizontally at the level when the maxillary and mandibular teeth come together.

A)Linea alba
B)Mucogingival junction
C)Mucobuccal fold.
D)Oral mucosa

Question 36

The _______ is the midpoint between the eyes.

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

Question 37

Which state is not true of the unattached gingiva?

A)The unattached gingiva is the tissue that surrounds the necks of the teeth.
B)The unattached gingiva consists of tissues from the top of the gingival margin to the mucogingival junction.
C)The unattached gingiva is also called marginal gingiva.
D)The unattached gingiva is usually approximately 1 mm wide.

Question 38

The _______ is a small elevation of tissue on the buccal mucosa,just opposite the second maxillary molar.

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

Question 39

Teeth sit in ______ sockets called alveoli.

A)gingival
B)mucosal
C)bony
D)foramen

Question 40

Which of the following is true of the fauces?

A)The anterior faucial pillar extends from the hard palate down to the lateral aspects of the tongue.
B)The posterior faucial pillar forms the free posterior border of the soft palate.
C)The anterior faucial pillar ends with the pear-shaped uvula.
D)The soft palate is supported by the horizontal portions of the palatine bones.

Question 41

A patient has inflammation and cracking at the commissures of their lips.This condition is commonly associated with:

A)herpes labialis.
B)vitamin B deficiency.
C)type II diabetes.
D)oral cancer.

Question 42

Touching which of the following areas is most likely to trigger the gag reflex?

A)Hard palate
B)Soft palate
C)Floor of the mouth
D)Buccal vestibule