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37 Cards in this Set
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Wing-like tip of the outer side of each nostril |
Ala |
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The lower posterior of the ramus |
Angle of the mandible |
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Inflammation at the corners of the mouth that may be caused by nutritional deficiency of the B-Complex vitamins, but most commonly is a fungal condition |
Angular cheilosis |
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Anterior arch of the soft palate |
Anterior faucial pillar |
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The nostril |
Anterior naris |
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Area between the cheeks and the teeth or alveolar Ridge |
Buckle vestibule |
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Fold of tissue at the corner of the eyelids |
Canthus |
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Thread-like elevations that cover most of the tongue |
Filiform papillae |
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Normal variations that may appear on the buccal mucosa |
Fordyce spots |
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Band of tissue that passes from the facial oral mucosa at the midline of the arch to the midline of the inner surface of the lip |
Frenum |
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Knob like projections on the tongue |
Fungiform papillae |
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Masticatory mucosa that covers the alveolar processes of the Jaws and surrounds the necks of the teeth |
Gingiva |
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Smooth surface of the frontal bone also the anatomical part directly above the root of the nose |
Glabella |
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Pear-shaped pad of tissue that covers the incisive foramen |
Incisive papilla |
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The opening between the two arches of the soft palate |
Isthmus of fauces |
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The gateway to the oral cavity also known as the lips |
Labia |
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The angle at the corner of the mouth where the upper and lower lips join |
Labial commissure |
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Band of tissue that passes from the facial oral mucosa at the midline of the arch to the midline of the inner surface of the lip |
Labial frenum |
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Normal variation noted on the buccal mucosa |
Linea Alba |
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The Sims fold of mucous membrane that extends from the floor of the mouth to the underside of the tongue |
Lingual frenum |
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Part of the mandible that forms the chin |
Mental protuberance |
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Base of the vestibule where the buccal mucosa meets the alveolar mucosa |
Mucobuccal fold |
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Distinct line of colour change in the tissue where the alveolar membrane meets with attached gingivae |
Mucogingival Junction |
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Midpoint between the eyes just below the eyebrows |
Nasion |
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The groove extending upward between the labial commissure in the nasal Alla |
Nasolabial sulcus |
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The space on the tongue side within the upper and lower Dental arches |
Oral cavity proper |
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small elevation of tissue located on the inner surface of the |
Parotid papilla |
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Rectangular area from under the nose to the midline of the upper lip |
Philtrum |
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Posterior arch of the soft palate |
Posterior faucial pillar |
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Facial Landmark commonly called The Bridge of the nose |
Root |
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Tissue that divides the nasal cavity into two nasal fossae AKA dental dam material |
Septum |
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Cartilaginous projection anterior to the external opening of the ear |
Tragus |
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Pear shaped projection at the end of the soft palate |
Uvula |
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The largest papillae on the tongue, arranged in the form of a v |
Vallate papillae |
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Darker coloured border around the lips |
Vermilion border |
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Space between the teeth and the inner mucosal lining of the lips and cheek |
Vestibule |
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The arch formed when the temporal process of the zygomatic bone articulates with the zygomatic process of the temporal bone |
Zygomatic Arch |
