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Orofacial Anatomy Chapter 1 Questions
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Nasolabial groove (or sulcus)
Ans: a groove that separates the nose and lips from the cheeks
Labiomental groove
Ans: a groove that separates the lower lip from the chin
Ala
Ans: the portion of the nose that flares out on either side of
the nostril
Anterior boundary of the oral cavity
Ans: Lips
Posterior boundary of the oral cavity
Ans: Palatine tonsils
Lateral boundary of the oral cavity
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Ans: Cheeks
Superior boundary of the oral cavity
Ans: Roof of the mouth (palate)
Inferior boundary of the oral cavity
Ans: Floor of the mouth
Pharynx
Ans: the pathway that air travels from the nose or mouth on its
way to the lungs.
A shared pathway between digestive and resperitory systems
What are the three branches of the pharynx?
Ans: -Nasopharynx
-Oropharynx
-Laryngopharynx
Nasopharynx
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Orofacial Anatomy Chapter 1 Questions
and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
Nasolabial groove (or sulcus)
Ans: a groove that separates the nose and lips from the cheeks
Labiomental groove
Ans: a groove that separates the lower lip from the chin
Ala
Ans: the portion of the nose that flares out on either side of
the nostril
Anterior boundary of the oral cavity
Ans: Lips
Posterior boundary of the oral cavity
Ans: Palatine tonsils
Lateral boundary of the oral cavity
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Ans: Cheeks
Superior boundary of the oral cavity
Ans: Roof of the mouth (palate)
Inferior boundary of the oral cavity
Ans: Floor of the mouth
Pharynx
Ans: the pathway that air travels from the nose or mouth on its
way to the lungs.
A shared pathway between digestive and resperitory systems
What are the three branches of the pharynx?
Ans: -Nasopharynx
-Oropharynx
-Laryngopharynx
Nasopharynx
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |