General Anatomy
General Physiology
Oral Embryology & Histology
Head and Neck Anatomy
Landmarks of the Face & Oral cavity
100
What is the difference between anatomy and physiology?
Anatomy: Study of the shape and structure of the human body. Physiology: Study of the functions of the body.
100
What is the connective tissue that covers all the bones?
Periosteum
100
What are the three periods of prenatal development?
Preimplantation, Embryonic, Fetal
100
What are the 11 regions of the head?
Frontal, Parietal, Temporal, Zygomatic, Infraorbital, Occipital, Orbital, Nasal, Oral, Buccal, Mental
100
What are the nine regions of the face?
Forehead, Temples, Orbital, External Nose, Zygomatic area, Mouth and Lips, Cheeks, Chin, External Ear.
200
What is the portion of the cell that carries genetic information?
Nucleus
200
Articulation is another term for what structure?
Joint
200
What is the hardest substance in the human body?
Enamel
200
What is the only moveable bone in the skull?
Hyoid Bone
200
What is the area of color change around the border of the lips?
Vermillion Border
300
What are the four types of tissue in the human body?
Epithelial, Connective, Muscle and Nerve.
300
What are the three types of muscle tissue?
Smooth, Striated, and Cardiac.
300
What is the difference between anatomical and clinical crown?
Anatomical: Portion of the tooth covered with enamel. Clinical: Portion of the tooth that is visible in the mouth.
300
What is the difference between the teeth of males and females?
Male skulls are larger and heavier than females. Male teeth are larger and are squared incisally. The forehead is flatter which results in developing frontal sinuses that are larger in men. Females have thinner walls. Teeth are smaller with rounded incisal edges.
300
What is another term for unattached gingiva?
Free Gingiva or Marginal Gingiva
400
What are two major body cavities?
Dorsal and Ventral
400
What are the upper and lower chambers of the heart?
Atria, and Ventricle
400
What are the three stages in the growth period?
Bud, Cap and Bell
400
What are the two basic types of movement by the TMJ?
Hinge and glide
400
What is the pear shaped pad of tissue behind the maxillary incisors?
Uvula
500
Which components make up the axial and appendicular regions of the human body?
Axial: Head, Neck and Trunk Appendicular: Legs and Arms
500
What are the appendages to the skin?
Hair, Nails and Glands
500
What is the name of the process by which teeth move into the oral cavity?
Exfoliation
500
What are the two groups of muscles in the tongue?
Intrinsic and Extrinsic
500
What is the anatomic term for gums?
Gingiva
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