TOOTH ANATOMY FINAL EXAM || A+ VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.

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. CORRECT ANSWER- both statements are TRUE Torus palatines is seen on the: CORRECT ANSWER- hard palate Which of the following is another term for tongue-tied? CORRECT ANSWER- ankyloglossia Contraction of which muscle raises the tongue upward? CORRECT ANSWER- mylohyoid The oral vestibule is partially boarded by the lips and cheeks. The oral cavity proper extends posteriorly to the soft palate. CORRECT ANSWER- The first statement is TRUE. The second statement is FALSE. Each of the following is true of the uvula EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? CORRECT ANSWER- it is located at the most posterior portion of the hard palate. Each of the following structures can be readily viewed when examining EXCEPT one. which one is the EXCEPTION? CORRECT ANSWER- laryngeal pharynx Each of the following structures is located within the hard palate EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? CORRECT ANSWER- The anterior and posterior pillars Which structure is the MOST vascular? CORRECT ANSWER- Alveolar mucosa The small bony growths that commonly occur on the buccal cortical plate of the maxillae and the mandible are called? CORRECT ANSWER- Exostosis A generally healthy man in his forties is curious about "little raised yellow spots" on his buccal mucosa. He has noticed them in the past but they do not seem to cause problems or become larger, so he hasn't previously asked about them. These areas are MOST likely? CORRECT ANSWER- fordyce granules Which structure is most closely located to the lingual frenum? CORRECT ANSWER- sublingual caruncle The term for misplaced sebaceous glands occurring in the oral cavity is rugae. These harmless, yellowish, granular occur in about 60% to 80% of the population. CORRECT ANSWER- The first statement is FALSE. The second statement is true. The sensation of pain is felt in which part of the tooth? CORRECT ANSWER- pulp