ORAL ANATOMY EXAM 1: PRACTICE
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, Enamel Hardest substance in the human body, covering the crown of the tooth.
Fauces The opening at the back of the oral cavity leading into the pharynx.
Fordyce spots Small, yellowish bumps on the oral mucosa from trapped sebaceous glands; a typical
finding.
Frenum (plural: frena) Fold of tissue that attaches the lips or tongue to the alveolar mucosa or floor of the
mouth.
Gingiva Gum tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth.
Hard palate The bony anterior portion of the palate separating the oral and nasal cavities.
Incisive papilla Small bulge of tissue at the anterior midline of the hard palate.
Labial mucosa Inner lining of the lips.
Lingual frenum Fold of tissue that attaches the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
Mandibular arch Lower dental arch that houses the mandibular teeth.
Marginal gingiva Free gingiva forming a cuff around the neck of the tooth.
Maxillary arch Upper dental arch that houses the maxillary teeth.
Mucobuccal fold Vestibular junction where buccal mucosa meets alveolar mucosa.
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STUDY GUIDE, EXAM PREP & REVIEW
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, Enamel Hardest substance in the human body, covering the crown of the tooth.
Fauces The opening at the back of the oral cavity leading into the pharynx.
Fordyce spots Small, yellowish bumps on the oral mucosa from trapped sebaceous glands; a typical
finding.
Frenum (plural: frena) Fold of tissue that attaches the lips or tongue to the alveolar mucosa or floor of the
mouth.
Gingiva Gum tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth.
Hard palate The bony anterior portion of the palate separating the oral and nasal cavities.
Incisive papilla Small bulge of tissue at the anterior midline of the hard palate.
Labial mucosa Inner lining of the lips.
Lingual frenum Fold of tissue that attaches the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
Mandibular arch Lower dental arch that houses the mandibular teeth.
Marginal gingiva Free gingiva forming a cuff around the neck of the tooth.
Maxillary arch Upper dental arch that houses the maxillary teeth.
Mucobuccal fold Vestibular junction where buccal mucosa meets alveolar mucosa.
