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Dental Hygiene Boards Anatomy

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1. Paired bones - within the bony part of the nose - lateral portion of the nasal septum






2. Posterior superior alveolar nerve






3. 2 valves of the heart






4. Protect - support - basis for movement - consideration in spread of dental infections






5. Inferior alveolar nerve






6. Single bone - midline bone int he cranium - part of nose - lies behind the frontal bone - between the eyes - part of floor of cranial base






7. Swelling of lymph nodes :abnormal enlargement' - can be helped with antibiotic






8. Anterior 2/3 of tongue






9. Muscle of facial expression - origin- encircles the mouth - insertion- angle of mouth - actions: closes lips - pursing lips - rolling lips inward - puckering






10. Drains everything from head and neck area to the heart






11. Carries messages to the brain and carries messages from brain part of central nervous system






12. Chemical agen that is discharged to cause action of a muscle






13. Shaded area of lips that is darker than surrounding skin






14. Loss of action of the facial muscles






15. Paired bones - forms upper back side of skull






16. Communication of a blood vessel with another blood vessel by a connecting channel






17. Smallest structural unit of living matter capable of functioning independently






18. On Old Olympus Tiny Tops - A Finn And German Viewed Some Hops






19. Single bone - only movable bone of the face - many landmarks - largest and strongest facial bone - articulates with temporal bone to form TMJ






20. Artery to #6-11






21. Bruise that results when a blood vessel is injured and a small amount of blood escapes into the surrounding tissue and clots






22. Site for large muscles of the neck to attach






23. Prefix meaning not enough






24. Outer side of the wall of a hollow structure






25. Connects to common carotid arter






26. 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






27. Causes muscles to contract - stimulates glands - allows for sensations to be perceived






28. Paired glands lcoated inside the medial angle of mandible - walnut sized - Wharton's Duct - Mixed salivary compostion- 60-65% - Empties behind mandibular anterior teeth






29. Pair bones Landmarks- Infraorbital foramen Processes- alveolar - zygomatic - frontal - and palatine






30. Sinuses located in sphenoid bone - cannot be palpated in oral exam






31. Loss of funtion of the 6th cranial nerve

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32. Large vein on top of heart






33. Triangular area where medial and lateral views of the mandible come together - Provides support for patients with lower partial






34. Pointed end of a conical structure






35. The narrowing and blockage of the arteries by a buildup of plaque






36. Bacteria traveling within the vascular system






37. Connects to aorta






38. Single bone - forms back of head - landmark- foramen magnum






39. Buccal Nerve






40. Some Say Marry Money - But My Brother Says - Bad Business - Marry Money






41. Loss of muscle actions in muscles of facial expressions






42. Also known as trigeminal ganglion - Where the 3 division of trigeminal nerve meet






43. Mono- - lymph- - leukocytes; varying types






44. Paired bones - most posterior part of the hard palate - 2 bones fuse together @ the midline to form the hard palate - greater palatine foramen located @ posterior lateral region






45. IX nerve - primarily sens of taste - sensory and motor






46. Bacteria traveling within the vascular system






47. When atherosclerosis occurs in arteries leading to the heart






48. Inside of the mouth






49. Prefix meaning too much






50. Type of body tissue that shortens under neural control - causing soft tissue and bony structures to move