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