Chapter 01: Oral Cavity
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1. A diastema is a space between two teeth in the same arch. When this occurs between the
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ix maxillary central incisors, it is often the result of a pronounced labial frenum.
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a. Both statements are true. ix ix ix
b. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
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c. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
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d. Both statements are false. ix ix ix
ANS: A i x
A space, or lack of contact area, between any two teeth in the same arch is called a diastema.
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When a diastema occurs between the maxillary central incisors, it is often the result of a
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pronounced labial frenum extending to the crest of the alveolar ridge and possibly over the
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ridge. This band of firm connective tissue causes the erupting incisors to be pushed aside
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resulting in a diastema, or space. Correction of a diastema usually involves surgical removal, or
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cutting, of the frenal tissue between teeth.
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REF: p. 3 i x ix
OBJ: To describe the boundaries and sub-boundaries of the oral cavity and the structures in each area
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NAT: CDA: GC I.A.6. Identify basic oral anatomy and physiology, including but not limited to: oral
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cavity.TOP:
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2. Torus palatinus is seen on the ix ix ix ix ix
a. soft palate ix
b. hard palate ix
c. alveolar ridge ix
d. oral pharynx ix
ANS: B i x
Torus palatinus is excess bone growth and occurs in the midline of the hard palate. It may grow
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to varying sizes and is generally only a problem when the construction of a maxillary denture is
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necessary. In health, such bony protuberances, or excess bone growths, do not occur on the soft
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palate, alveolar ridge, or oral pharynx.
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REF: p. 5 i x ix
OBJ: To define the terms vestibule, oral cavity proper, mucobuccal fold, frenum, alveolar mucosa,
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gingiva, exostoses, torus palatinus, and torus mandibularis
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NAT: CDA: GC I.A.2. Identify basic oral anatomy and physiology, including but not limited to:
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bones. TOP:
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3. Contraction of which muscle raises the tongue upward? ix ix ix ix ix ix ix
a. Mylohyoid
b. Palatopharyngeal
c. Palatoglossal
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ANS: A i x
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Contraction of the mylohyoid muscle raises the tongue. The palatopharyngeal muscle and the
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palatoglossal muscle form the posterolateral borders of the oral cavity. There is not a muscle by
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the name of levator glossal.
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REF: p. 7 i x ix
OBJ: To define the landmarks in the floor of the mouth and the hard and soft palate and the structures that
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form them
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NAT: CDA: GC I.A.4. Identify basic oral anatomy and physiology, including but not limited to:
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muscles.
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4. The oral vestibule is partially bordered by the lips and cheeks. The oral cavity proper extends
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posteriorly to the soft palate.
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a. Both statements are true. ix ix ix
b. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
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c. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
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d. Both statements are false. ix ix ix
ANS: B i x
The oral vestibule is the space or potential space that exists between the lips or cheeks and teeth.
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In an edentulous person, the vestibule would extend between the lips or cheeks and the alveolar
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ridges. The oral cavity proper is surrounded by teeth or alveolar ridges and extends all the way
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back to the palatine tonsils. This includes the region from the floor of the mouth upward to the
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hard and soft palates.
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REF: p. 2 i x ix
OBJ: To describe the boundaries and sub-boundaries of the oral cavity and the structures in each area
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5. Each of the following is true of the uvula EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
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a. It is located at the most posterior portion of the hard palate.
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b. It is located at the midline.
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c. It is a downwardly projecting muscle.
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d. It is necessary for swallowing.
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ANS: D i x
The uvula is a downwardly projecting muscular tissue located at the midline of the most posterior
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portion of the hard palate. It is NOT necessary for swallowing.
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REF: p. 6 i x ix
OBJ: To define the landmarks in the floor of the mouth and the hard and soft palate and the structures that
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form them
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cavity.TOP:
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6. The circumvallate papillae are located on the hard palate, buccal mucosa, and floor of the
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mouth. The papillae found on the tongue are the filiform, fungiform, vallate, foliate, and
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incisive.
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b. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
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c. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
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d. Both statements are false. ix ix ix
ANS: D i x
All papillae listed in both statements are located on the tongue with the exception of the incisive
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papilla, which is located on the hard palate. Note that the incisive papilla is a singular structure,
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thus the different spelling. There are no papillae located on either the buccal mucosa or the floor
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of the mouth.
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REF: p. 7 i x ix
OBJ: To define the landmarks in the floor of the mouth and the hard and soft palate and the structures that
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form them
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cavity.TOP:
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7. Each of the following structures can readily be viewed when examining the oral cavity
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ix EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? ix ix ix ix ix ix
a. Fovea palatinae ix
b. Tonsillar pillars ix
c. Laryngeal pharynx ix
d. Sublingual fold ix
ANS: C i x
The laryngeal pharynx is located below the oral pharynx and cannot be seen while examining the
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oral cavity. The fovea palatinae, the tonsillar pillars, and the sublingual fold can be seen when
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examining the oral cavity. Fovea palatinae are small depressions in mucosa on either side of the
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posterior nasal spine indicating the junction of the hard and soft palate. Tonsillar pillars are
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folds of tissue that partially surround the tonsils. The sublingual fold extends
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OBJ: To describe the boundaries and sub-boundaries of the oral cavity and the structures in each area
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NAT: CDA: GC I.A.6. Identify basic oral anatomy and physiology, including but not limited to: oral
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cavity.TOP:
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8. Each of the following structures is located within the hard palate EXCEPT one. Which one is the
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ix EXCEPTION?
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b. Rugae
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ANS: D i x
The anterior and posterior pillars are located posterior to the soft palate. The posterior pillar is also
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called the palatopharyngeal arch or fold. The anterior pillar is also called the palatoglossal arch
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or fold. The tonsils lie between the anterior and posterior pillars.
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The incisive papilla and rugae are located on the anterior portion of the hard palate. The greater
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palatine foramina are located in the posterior portions of the hard palate lingual to the second and
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third maxillary molars.
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