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Dental Hygiene Boards Anatomy
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1. Not part of TMJ - but rather on the medial side of the mandible - Attaches @ spine of sphenoid bone to the lingual of the mandibular foramen - becomes taut when mandible is protruded
rotational movement of TMJ
sphenomandibular ligament
local infiltration
amylase
2. Also known as cribriform plate - thin layer of bone that lines the socket to surround the root of the tooth
apex
paresthesia
plexus
alveolar bone proper
3. Structures located toward the surface of the body
superficial
infraorbital artery
venule
temporal bone
4. Filters toxins and other foreign bodies out of body - typically green in diagrams - has valve system similar to veins
retromolar pad
lymphatic system
sphenomandibular - stylomandibular - temporomandibular
normal flora
5. Largest endocrine glandthyroxine - should be part of extraoral exam- palpate - goiter- inflammed neck - responsible for metabolic rate and temp- control
alveolar bone proper
thyroid
medial
metastasis
6. Also called a meniscus - attached to condyle on medial and lateral poles - shape conforms with shape of adjacent articulating bones - completely divides TMJ into 2 compartments - can be wrinking - torn - hardened - or detached on one end
articular disc
sphenoid
central and peripheral nervous systems
white blood cells
7. Muscle - origin- several different places on sphenoid - insertion- condyle - near TMJ - action- protrudes and lateral deviation of mandible - fibers run horizontally
zygomatic bone
greater palatine foramen
lateral pterygoid muscle
frontal bone
8. Prefix meaning not enough
hypo
lymphatic system
serous
mitral valve prolapse
9. Begins process of breaking food down into simple sugars in saliva
optic nerve
temporomandibular joint
amylase
bones
10. Loss of muscle actions in muscles of facial expressions
8 landmarks of mandible
lateral pterygoid muscle
facial paralysis
Palatine process of the maxilla
11. Several arteries branch directly off the aorta to feed the _____________
maxillary sinusitis
Trigeminal Nerve
Heart
hematoma
12. Forms hard palate - fuses in teh middle at suture line - If fusion doesn't occur - cleft palate forms
Palatine process of the maxilla
philtrum
arteries
gliding movement of TMJ
13. Single bone - also known as nasal septum - forms midline of nose - not important to oral cavity - forms inferior portion of nasal septum
involuntary muscle
vomer
alveolar bone
Maxillary (V2) nerve
14. Area that faces away from the head and toward the feet of the body
inferior
deep
xerostomia
external acousitc meatus
15. Transition zone betweek skin and vermillion zone
lymphatic vessels
subluxation
Cranial Nerves
vermillion border
16. Gasserion ganglion present - 3 divisions feeding eye - maxilla - and mandible
Trigeminal Nerve
process
medial
palatine bones
17. III cranial nerve - motor - movement of eyeball and dilation of pupils
superior
Cranial Nerve; sensory /motor
meatus
oculomotor nerve
18. Smaller vein that drains the capillaries in the tissue area
Abducen's Nerve Paralysis
action
venule
base
19. Largest gland. paired. located in front of ear - outside of skull - under skin and muscle. Stenson's Duct. Serous secretions- 25% of total volume. Responsible for mumps
parotid gland
paresthesia
platelets
stylomandibular ligament
20. Muscle - origin- sphenoid bone - insertion- angle of mandible - medial surface - action- elevates mandible - forms sling with masseter; synergist with masseter
medial pterygoid muscle
temporal bone
sagittal plane
temporomandibular disorder
21. Also known as trigeminal ganglion - Where the 3 division of trigeminal nerve meet
endocrine
Cranial Nerves
Gasserion Ganglion
buccinator and mylohyoid muscles
22. Mono- - lymph- - leukocytes; varying types
secondary node
hypo
white blood cells
external acousitc meatus
23. Prefix meaning too much
parietal bones
frontal bone
olfactory nerve
hyper
24. Shuts down communication of nerves and neurons by blocking the chemicals from entering at the synapses
8 landmarks of mandible
temporomandibular ligament
subluxation
anesthesia
25. General term for any prominence on a bony surface
central and peripheral nervous systems
process
sympathetic nervous system
mucocele
26. Buccal Nerve
plaque
superficial
Nerve for cheek
aorta
27. Connects anterior superior alveolar artery and middle superior alveolar arter to the maxillary artery
infraorbital artery
frontal plane
secondary node
external
28. Prominen bridgelike bony structure
sialolith
primary node
arch
posterior
29. Short canal leading to the tympanic cavity
lingual artery
capillary
process
external auditory meatus
30. Smallest structural unit of living matter capable of functioning independently
cells
protrusion of the mandible
frontal bone
sphenoid sinuses
31. Erythrocytes
median plane
5 anatomic parts of TMJ
venule
red blood cells
32. 4 bones with processes attaching to maxilla
inferior
infraorbital artery
eminence
alveolar - zygomatic - frontal - palatine
33. Bruise that results when a blood vessel is injured and a small amount of blood escapes into the surrounding tissue and clots
elevation of the mandible
hematoma
Cranial Nerves
anesthesia
34. Some Say Marry Money - But My Brother Says - Bad Business - Marry Money
Cranial Nerve; sensory /motor
foramen/ foramina
suture
philtrum
35. Provides ventilation to head - lightens skull - drainage - acts as sound resonators - provides mucous for nasal cavity - can be involved with allergies or infection as in primary sinusitis or in tooth infection as in secondary sinusitis
paranasal sinus
medial
frontal section
deep
36. VII nerve - muscles of facial expression - tear glands - salivary glands - sensory and motor
elevation of the mandible
Facial nerve
spinal cord
hilus
37. Tubercle or rounded elevation on a bony surface
effernt vessel
sphenoid bone
aorta
eminence
38. 2nd division of trigeminal nerve - sensory to maxilla and surrounding tissues - suicide nerve- can effect women 40+ years old on right side and causes excruciating pain (also called Tie Douleureaux or Trigeminal Neuralgia)
parietal bone
transverse section
plaque
Maxillary (V2) nerve
39. Structure closest to the palate
Nerve for cheek
rotational movement of TMJ
palatal
opportunisitic pathogen
40. Back of an area of the body
dorsal
afferent vessel
bacteremia
vermillion border
41. XI nerve - synergist to Vagus nerve - Motor
Spinal Accessory nerve
embolus/emboli
sensory/afferent vessels
parasympathetic nervous system
42. Short - windowlike opening in the bone
foramen/ foramina
maxillary artery
temporomandibular ligament
ethmoid
43. Muscle of facial expression - helps mastication by keeping food on the chewing surface - cheek muscle
coronal
parietal bones
buccinator
Nerve for Floor of the mouth
44. 4 muscles of mastication
masseter - temporal - medial pterygoid - lateral pterygoid
temporomandibule joint
median plane
voluntary muscle
45. Stone formed in glands - cause by minerals in saliva - causes facial swelling with recurrence with little pain - pt placed on antibiotic and sugar-free lemon drops to increase salivary flow - Oral surgeon can remove stone or part of gland if necessar
hypo
zygomatic process of maxilla
landmarks
sialolith
46. Middle superior alveolar nerve
Nerve for upper premolars
lymphadenopathy
maxilla
labial commissure
47. Inferior alveolar nerve
zygomatic bones
Nerve for mandible
superior vena cava
Cranial Nerves
48. Capable of causing disease only when the host's resistance is lowered
nasal bones
ventral
opportunisitic pathogen
foramen/ foramina
49. Type of lymphatic vessel in which lymph flows into the lymph node
Nerve for Floor of the mouth
vermillion border
origin
afferent vessel
50. 'rest or digest' responses
parasympathetic nervous system
Acoustic nerve
superior vena cava
mandible
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