Dental anatomy: chapter 10 Exam Questions with A+ Graded Answers Latest Update 2026

Dental anatomy: chapter 10 Exam
Questions with A+ Graded Answers
what is the oral cavity

entry to digestive and respiratory system bouded by lips, cheeks, palate, and tongue

what are the nine regions od the face and give an explination

1. forehead: extends from the eyebrows to the hairline
2. temples: lateral to the eyes
3. orbital: eye area that is covered by the eyelids
4. external nose: septum, nose
5. zygomatic (malar): prominence of the cheeks
6. mouth and lips
7. cheeks
8. chin
9. external ear

what are the thirteen features of the face

1. outer canthus of the eye
2. inner canthus of the eye
3. ala of the nose
4. philtrum
5. tragus of the ear
6. nasion
7. glabella (forehead)
8. root or bridge of nose
9. septum
10. anterior naris
11. mental protuberance (chin)
12. angle of mandible
13. zygomatic arch

what are the five major components of the lips and give and explination

1. labia (upper and lower lip)
2. vermilion boarder: outline or edge of the lip (where the lip liner goes)
3. philtrum: the virtical groove you see in the middle area between upper lip and base of nose
(cupids bell)
4. labia comissure: corner of the mouth