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1
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The rectangular area between the two ridges running under the nose to the midline of the upper lip

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Philtrum

2
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What forms the chin?

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Mental Protuberance

3
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The angle at the corner of the mouth where the upper and lower lip joins

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Labial Commissure

4
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The region of the oral cavity is the space between the teeth and the inner mucosal lining of the lips and cheeks.

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Vestibule

5
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Lining of the oral cavity also known as the mucous membrane; that covers the alveolar process and surrounds the neck of the teeth is the Gingiva

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True

6
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What characteristics does the normal gingival tissue have

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  • surrounds the tooth in collar-like fashion
  • its is self-cleaning
  • firm
  • Resistant
  • Tightly adapted to the tooth and bone
7
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Is not bound to the underlying tissue of the tooth; it forms the soft wall of the gingival sulcus

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Marginal or free gingiva

8
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Is the pear-shaped pad of tissue located behind the maxillary central incisors

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The incisive papilla

9
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The white ridge of raised tissue on the buccal mucosa (the cheek) that extends horizontally at the level where the maxillary and mandibular teeth come together

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Linea Alba

10
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A narrow band of tissue that connects two structures.

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Frenum or Frenulum

11
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The _________ that passes from the floor of the mouth to the midline of the ventral border of the tongue.

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Lingual frenum

12
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The soft palate ends with a U-shaped hanging projection of tissue called the

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Uvula

13
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What Functions does the tongue perform?

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  • Speaking
  • Positioning food while eating
  • Tasting and tactile sensations
  • Swallowing cleansing the oral cavity
14
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The taste buds are located in the

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Fungiform Papillae

-Troft of the large vallate papillae

15
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Provides a sense of touch for the tongue

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Filiform papillae