Exam 7: Head and Neck Anatomy

Folds of tissue that extend horizontally from the uvula to the base of the tongue are called anterior tonsillar pillars.

The largest pair of salivary glands is the ______________.

The largest papillae on the tongue are the _________ papillae.

On the body of the mandible near the apex of the premolars is the ___________.

The strongest muscle of mastication is the ____________.

The reddish portion of the lips is the vermillion zone.

The papillae that give the tongue the "strawberry" look are the ________ papillae.

Saliva can vary in viscosity depending on an individual's chemical makeup.

Which muscle of facial expression is responsible for closing the lips?

The lingual nerve innervates the: 1) mandibular lingual gingiva 2) maxillary lingual gingiva 3) floor of the mouth 4) side of the tongue

Which of the following are included in the floor of the mouth?

The labial commissures are the corners where the upper and lower lips meet.

Most of the work of the tongue is done by which muscle?

Xerostomia is excessive dryness of the mouth.

Which nerve innervates the mandibular teeth?

Excess bone formations that form on the lingual of the mandible are ____________.

Sublingual glands can empty directly into the mouth through either the duct of Rivinus or ducts of Bartholin.

Dryness of the mouth may be related to which of the following?

The temporal bone contains which of the following landmarks?

The jugular is a(n) _________________.