Oral Anatomy (PRELIM) questions with correct answers

Oral Anatomy CORRECT ANSWER macroscopic or gross structure of the human teeth Human Dentition CORRECT ANSWER all teeth in the upper and lower jaw are collectively referred to as DENTITION Cervical Line CORRECT ANSWER junction of the crown and root Root CORRECT ANSWER terminal end is referred to as the apex Alveolar Process CORRECT ANSWER support for the tooth Alveolus CORRECT ANSWER bone of the tooth socket Gingival tissue CORRECT ANSWER soft tissue of the mouth Facial Surfaces CORRECT ANSWER towards the lips and cheeks Labial Surface CORRECT ANSWER (lip mucosa) anterior teeth Buccal Surface CORRECT ANSWER (cheek mucosa) posterior surface Lingual Surface CORRECT ANSWER towards the tongue Proximal Surface CORRECT ANSWER towards adjacent o