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Dental Hygiene Boards Anatomy
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1. Plane created by an imaginary line that divides the body at any level into anterior and posterior portions
olfactory nerve
zygomatic process of maxilla
optic nerve
frontal plane
2. Runs from styloid process of temporal bone to the angle of the mandible - taut when mandible is protruded
buccal
hematoma
stylomandibular ligament
labial
3. Singe bone - bat-shaped - forms anterior base of skull - many foramen and processes - landmark- greater wing of sphenoid
thrombus/thrombi
sphenoid
anesthesia
lacrimal bones
4. Structures closest to the facial surface
parietal bones
2 cranial nerves controlling tongue
facial
protrusion of the mandible
5. 4 bones with processes attaching to maxilla
alveolar - zygomatic - frontal - palatine
anterior
sialolith
lymphatic vessels
6. Buccal Nerve
lingual
ventral
Nerve for cheek
inferior alveolar artery
7. Bringing forward of the lower jaw
parotid gland
philtrum
sagittal plane
protrusion of the mandible
8. When atherosclerosis occurs in arteries leading to the heart
depression of the mandible
cardiovascular disease
parietal bones
mitral valve prolapse
9. 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
lymphatic system
sphenomandibular ligament
retraction of the mandible
sialolith
10. VI cranial nerve - motor - movement of eyeball
subluxation
depression of the mandible
plasma
abducens nerve
11. Muscle of facial expression - helps mastication by keeping food on the chewing surface - cheek muscle
buccinator
palatine bones
cleft palate
temporal bone
12. Oblique ridge - mental foramen - mandibular canal - alveolar process - mylohyoid grooves - mandibular foramen - lingula retromolar pad
8 landmarks of mandible
6 types of cranial bones
cleft palate
parasympathetic nervous system
13. Only artery that carries deoxygenated blood - carries it to the lungs
posterior superior alveolar artery
median plane
hematoma
pulmonary artery
14. Area that is closer to the median plane of the body or structure
venule
suture
mandible
medial
15. Corners of mouth
hilus
bones
labial commissure
body
16. Structure closest to the palate
amylase
alveolar - zygomatic - frontal - palatine
external auditory meatus
palatal
17. Prefix meaning not enough
process
Nerve for Floor of the mouth
hypo
vomer
18. Inner side of the wall of a hollow structure
vomer
internal
facial paralysis
endocrine
19. Aiming area for palatal injections
capillary
8
buccinator
greater palatine foramen
20. Short - windowlike opening in the bone
anastomose
Vagus nerve
ranula
foramen/ foramina
21. IX-Glossopharyngeal - XII- Hypoglossal
anterior
2 cranial nerves controlling tongue
innervation
abducens nerve
22. Muscle - origin- several different places on sphenoid - insertion- condyle - near TMJ - action- protrudes and lateral deviation of mandible - fibers run horizontally
trochlear nerve
lateral
foramen/ foramina
lateral pterygoid muscle
23. Plane created by an imaginary line that divides the body into right and left halves
7 types of facial bones
median plane
Nerve for Posterior upper molars
vomer
24. Number of bones in the skull
occipital bone
external carotid artery
apex
22
25. Large vein coming in from bottom of the heart
sublingual gland
inferior vena cava
nasal bones
process
26. Cellular component pertaining to nervous system
Trigeminal Nerve
Neuron
Nerve for tongue
Hypoglossal nerve
27. Paired glands located in the anterior floor of mouth under the tongue - smallest gland with many ducts - mixed salivay composition - but predominantly mucous- 10% volume
sublingual gland
lingual
maxilla
most facial and oral pain through these 2 nerves
28. Biggest artery in body
lateral deviation of the mandible
scalp
aorta
frontal section
29. Secreted into blood; hormones - such as thyroid and pituitary glands
endocrine
maxillary artery
voluntary muscle
Nerve for upper premolars
30. Infection of the maxillary sinus
maxillary sinusitis
external carotid artery
dorsal
orbicularis oris
31. Type of injection that anesthetizes a small area- one or two teeth and associated structures- when the local anesthetic agent is deposited near nerminal nerve endings
angle
14
8 landmarks of mandible
local infiltration
32. Also known as cribriform plate - thin layer of bone that lines the socket to surround the root of the tooth
secondary node
stylomandibular ligament
Nerve for #6-11
alveolar bone proper
33. Short canal leading to the tympanic cavity
palatine bones
external auditory meatus
meatus
plasma
34. Back of an area of the body
body
dorsal
contralateral
lymphatic vessels
35. Foreign material or thrombus traveling in the blood that can block the vessel
insertion
embolus/emboli
maxillary sinuses
opthalmic (V1) nerve
36. Results from incomplete fusion of the maxillary bones at palatine process - open area that can involve from no teeth to involving teeth - palate - lip - and nasal - can involve pedodontist - oral surgeon - and pediatrician some appliances may be need
Cranial Nerves
cleft palate
masseter - temporal - medial pterygoid - lateral pterygoid
sensory and motor
37. Structures located inward - away from the body surface
sublingual gland
body
deep
vomer
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)
sympathetic nervous system
Maxillary (V2) nerve
coronoid process
plexus
39. Position in which the body is erect - with arms @ the sides - plams and toes directed forward - and eyes looking forward
temporal bone
primary node
anatomical postition
Nerve for #6-11
40. End of the muscle that is attached to the least movable structure
zygomatic bone
nerve block
sagittal plane
origin
41. Bacteria traveling within the vascular system
pathogen
ipsilateral
maxillary sinusitis
bacteremia
42. Mylohyoid nerve
inferior
Nerve for Floor of the mouth
parietal bone
thyroid
43. III cranial nerve - motor - movement of eyeball and dilation of pupils
Nerve for tongue
oculomotor nerve
philtrum
Nerve for #6-11
44. Lowering of the lower jaw
median
depression of the mandible
proximal
Paired
45. 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
alvoelar process of the maxilla
Facial nerve
superior
articular disc
46. Single bone - only movable bone of the face - many landmarks - largest and strongest facial bone - articulates with temporal bone to form TMJ
scalp
lymphadenopathy
midsagittal section
mandible
47. Vomer - lacrimal bones- paired - inferior nasal conchae- paired - zygomatic bones- paired - maxillary bones- paired - mandible
anastomosis
labial
Glossopharyngeal nerve
7 types of facial bones
48. Lymph node that drains lymph from a particular region
greater palatine foramen
primary node
stylomandibular ligament
meatus
49. Paired bones - landmarks- mastoid process - styloid process - zygomatic process - external auditory meatus
temporal bone
Heart
lingual artery
Maxilla
50. Cervical muscles - muscles of facial expression - muscles of mastication - muscles of tongue - muscles of the pharynx - muscles of the hyoid - muscles of the soft palate
7 types of muscles of head and neck
sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
condyle
labial