Anatomy for Dental Hygienists Exam Questions https://quizplus.com/study-set/996 35 Chapters 991 Verified Questions
Anatomy for Dental Hygienists Exam Questions Course Introduction Anatomy for Dental Hygienists provides an in-depth exploration of the structure and function of the human body with a special focus on the head, neck, and oral cavity. The course covers essential concepts such as skeletal, muscular, nervous, and circulatory systems that directly relate to dental hygiene practice. Emphasis is placed on identifying anatomical landmarks, understanding the relationship between oral and systemic health, and recognizing anatomical variations that impact dental care. Through lectures, laboratory exercises, and visual aids, students build a foundational understanding necessary for effective assessment, preventive care, and patient education in clinical dental hygiene settings.
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Chapter 1: Oral Cavity Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 31 Verified Questions 31 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19567
Sample Questions Q1) The circumvallate papillae are located on the hard palate, buccal mucosa, and floor of the mouth. The papillae found on the tongue are the filiform, fungiform, vallate, foliate, and incisive. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second is false. C) The first statement is false; the second is true. D) Both statements are false. Answer: D Q2) A diastema is a space between two teeth in the same arch. When this occurs between the maxillary central incisors, it is often the result of a pronounced labial frenum. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second is false. C) The first statement is false; the second is true. D) Both statements are false. Answer: A Q3) Projections on the cortical plate are exostoses of bone. A)True B)False Answer: True To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 3
Chapter 2: The Tooth: Functions and Terms Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 29 Verified Questions 29 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19568
Sample Questions Q1) The CEJ is where the enamel meets the A) Dentin B) Junction C) Cementum D) Cervical third Answer: C Q2) In the following illustration, structure "a" refers to a fossa, which is a convexity or bulge on a tooth. Structure "b" refers to a ridge, which is a concavity or depression within a tooth. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second statement is false. C) The first statement is false; the second statement is true. D) Both statement are false. Answer: D Q3) All anterior teeth have cusps. A)True B)False Answer: False To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 4
Chapter 3: Fundamental and Preventive Curvatures Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 20 Verified Questions 20 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19569
Sample Questions Q1) Embrasures are spillways between the teeth that allow food to be shunted away from contact areas. While effective embrasures are self-cleaning, poorly contoured embrasures lead to gingival irritation and breakdown. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second is false. C) The first statement is false; the second is true. D) Both statements are false. Answer: A Q2) Each of the following is part of the periodontium EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? A) Enamel B) Cementum C) Free gingiva D) Alveolar mucosa E) Alveolar bone Answer: A Q3) The facial crest of curvature for all teeth is located at the cervical third. A)True B)False Answer: True To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 5
Chapter 4: Dentition Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 25 Verified Questions 25 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19570
Sample Questions Q1) In the FDI system the code for the deciduous mandibular left canine is _______. Q2) In the Universal System the letter D represents the ________________. Q3) A tooth numbering system that always uses two numbers for each tooth is the A) Palmer B) Federation Dentaire Internationale (FDI) C) Universal D) Double Digit Q4) The Universal system code for the permanent maxillary right first premolar is ________. Q5) In the Universal system the number 31 represents the ________________. Q6) Tooth number 3, the permanent maxillary right first molar, is succedaneous because it replaces a primary (deciduous) molar. A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related. C) The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT correct. D) The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct. E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct. Q7) The Universal system code for the permanent mandibular left canine is ________. Page 6 Q8) In the Federation Dentaire Internationale (FDI) the symbol 36 represents the __________. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 5: Development, Form, and Eruption Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 27 Verified Questions 27 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19571
Sample Questions Q1) Exfoliation is the process by which the roots of a deciduous tooth are pushed together by the calcification process. Resorption is the phenomenon where osteoblasts destroy the roots of primary teeth. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second statement is false. C) The first statement is false; the second statement is true. D) Both statements are false. Q2) A tooth with two cusps, such as a maxillary premolar, was formed from two lobes. A)True B)False Q3) A 10-year-old will generally have which of the following permanent teeth (select all that apply)? A) Maxillary lateral incisors B) Maxillary canines C) Mandibular canines D) Mandibular second premolars E) Mandibular first molars Q4) Third molars are the most unpredictable of all teeth. A)True B)False Page 7 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 6: Occlusion Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 30 Verified Questions 30 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19572
Sample Questions Q1) When the maxilla outgrows the mandible, a class II occlusion often results. A)True B)False Q2) Occlusion must be evaluated bilaterally. An individual might have a class I on one side and a class III on the other side. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second statement is false. C) The first statement is false; the second statement is true. D) Both statements are false. Q3) In class I occlusion the mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first molar occludes with the buccal groove of the mandibular first molar. A)True B)False Q4) Each of the following is true of centric occlusion EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? A) It is determined by the way the teeth fit together. B) It is the jaw position that affords greatest interdigitation of the teeth. C) It is related to occlusion. D) It is determined by both muscle and bone. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 8
Chapter 7: Dental Anomalies Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 25 Verified Questions 25 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19573
Sample Questions Q1) A clinical characteristic of dens in dente is a(n) A) Extremely deep pit B) Tubercle C) Tiny tooth attached to a lingual surface of a molar D) Hypoplastic enamel surface Q2) A fourth molar may be described by each of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? A) Macrodont B) Distomolar C) Supernumerary tooth D) Supplemental tooth E) Hyperdont Q3) Gemination occurs most frequently in the permanent dentition. It is the splitting of the tooth into two crowns and separate roots. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true, the second is false. C) The first statement is false; the second is true. D) Both statements are false. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 9
Chapter 8: Supporting Structures Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 25 Verified Questions 25 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19574
Sample Questions Q1) Interdental papilla is classified as attached gingiva. A)True B)False Q2) The mucogingival junction joins the free and attached gingiva. There is a raised line on the surface of the mucogingival junction. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second is false. C) The first statement is false; the second is true. D) Both statements are false. Q3) When teeth are subjected to relatively constant forces tooth mobility is likely to result because forces cause pressure on the root, periodontal ligament, and bone. A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related. C) The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT correct. D) The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct. E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct. Q4) A healthy gingival sulcus should not exceed 2.0 mm in depth. A)True B)False To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 10
Chapter 9: Clinical Considerations Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 24 Verified Questions 24 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19575
Sample Questions Q1) Which of the following accurately describe preventive clinical considerations of existing dental conditions (select all that apply)? A) Polishing restorations B) Root planing C) Using amalgam to fill a tooth D) Removing plaque and calculus Q2) Sealants are most effective in preventing decay in A) Interproximal areas B) Uneven enamel C) Buccal and lingual grooves D) Occlusal pits Q3) Adjusting occlusion to discourage premature contact is considered a preventive therapeutic procedure. A)True B)False Q4) In protrusive occlusion, only the anterior teeth occlude. A)True B)False To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 11
Chapter 10: Tooth Identification Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 22 Verified Questions 22 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19576
Sample Questions Q1) The cusp of Carabelli is located on the _____ molar. A) Mandibular first B) Mandibular second C) Maxillary first D) Maxillary second Q2) Roots of third molars are most often dilacerated because the more posterior the molars are positioned, the more variation of anatomy is evident. A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related. C) The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT correct. D) The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct. E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct. Q3) Maxillary molars have three roots, a facial and two lingual. Mandibular molars have two roots, a facial and a lingual. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second is false. C) The first statement is false; the second is true. D) Both statements are false. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 12
Chapter 11: Root Morphology Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 26 Verified Questions 26 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19577
Sample Questions Q1) Dentin tubules can carry a stimulus from the root surface to the nerves in the pulp canal. A)True B)False Q2) Pressure and temperature responses are elicited by all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? A) Bone B) Periodontal ligament C) Gingiva D) Pulp tissue Q3) Which of the following travel through the apical foramen (select all that apply)? A) Nerves B) Enamel pearls C) Blood vessels D) Nutrients E) Lymphatic vessels Q4) The cementum covering the root is thick and smooth when first formed. A)True B)False To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 13
Chapter 12: Incisors Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 26 Verified Questions 26 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19578
Sample Questions Q1) Which of the following are commonly found on roots of maxillary incisors? A) Proximal grooves B) Evidence of division C) Bifurcation D) Indentation E) None of the above Q2) All incisors can erupt with mamelons. A)True B)False Q3) Which anatomical landmark could make an incisor more prone to dental caries? A) Cingulum B) Lingual pit C) Mamelons D) Prominent marginal ridges Q4) Proximal grooves are commonly found on the roots of the maxillary incisors. A)True B)False Q5) Mandibular lateral incisors are distolingually inclined when viewed incisally. A)True B)False
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Chapter 13: Canines Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 30 Verified Questions 30 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19579
Sample Questions Q1) Which of the following are true of the root of the maxillary canine (select all that apply)? A) It is usually the longest root in the mouth. B) In a cross-sectional view it appears to taper from the lingual toward the labial. C) The apical portion often points mesially but seldom distally. D) It is very strong and firmly embedded in the maxilla. Q2) Each of the following is true of the cusp tip EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? A) When a canine is newly erupted, the cusp tip is shaped like a mamelon. B) The maxillary cusp tip is labially inclined. C) The mandibular cusp tip is lingually inclined. D) Cusps tips can become abraded with wear. Q3) The mesial marginal ridge of the maxillary canine is more developed than the distal marginal ridge. A)True B)False Q4) Mandibular canines usually have a bifurcation in the apical third. A)True B)False To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 15
Chapter 14: Premolars Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 29 Verified Questions 29 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19580
Sample Questions Q1) Which selection best describes the roots of the maxillary first premolar? A) Two roots, one mesial and one distal B) Two roots, one buccal and one lingual C) Fused roots D) One root only Q2) Which premolar has buccal and lingual cusps that are almost the same height? A) Maxillary first B) Maxillary second C) Mandibular first D) Mandibular second E) None of the above Q3) The lingual surface of premolars is formed from how many lobes? A) One B) Two C) Three D) Not all premolars are formed from the same number of lobes. Q4) The buccal cusp of a maxillary first premolar is longer than the buccal cusp of the second premolar. A)True B)False Page 16 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 15: Molars Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 32 Verified Questions 32 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19581
Sample Questions Q1) The root completion for the maxillary first molar is how many years of age? A) 6 B) 8 C) 9 to 10 D) 11 to 12 Q2) Accessional is another term for nonsuccedaneous. A)True B)False Q3) The mesial root of the mandibular first molar often has A) One pulp canal B) Two pulp canals C) Two distinct mesial roots D) Dilaceration Q4) The calcification of both maxillary and mandibular first molars is evident birth. The calcification of maxillary third molars is evident at 5 years whereas calcification of mandibular third molars is evident at 7 years. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second is false. C) The first statement is false; the second is true. D) Both statements are false. Page 17 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 16: Deciduous Dentition Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 25 Verified Questions 25 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19582
Sample Questions Q1) Although it is much smaller, the deciduous maxillary second molar resembles its permanent molar successor because the deciduous maxillary second molar has two equal-sized cusps divided by a buccal groove. A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related. C) The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT correct. D) The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct. E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct. Q2) The deciduous lateral incisors erupt prior to the central incisors. Lateral incisors erupt between 13 and 19 months whereas central incisors erupt between 16 and 22 months. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second is false. C) The first statement is false; the second is true. D) Both statements are false. Q3) Which of these deciduous molars are wider mesiodistally than faciolingually? A) First molars B) Second molars C) Maxillary molars D) Mandibular molars To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 18
Chapter 17: Basic Tissues Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 22 Verified Questions 22 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19583
Sample Questions Q1) The nucleolus is a circumscribed area within the nucleus. The nucleolus controls the operation of the cell. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second is false. C) The first statement is false; the second is true. D) Both statements are false. Q2) The protective wall of all cells is called the cell membrane. The fluid within the cell membrane is called plasma. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second is false. C) The first statement is false; the second is true. D) Both statements are false. Q3) Cartilage is generally noncalcified. A)True B)False Q4) Bone resorption is involved in the process of bone remodeling. A)True B)False To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 19
Chapter 18: Development of Orofacial Complex Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 31 Verified Questions 31 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19584
Sample Questions Q1) The stomodeum forms the oral cavity and the oral pharynx. A)True B)False Q2) A unilateral cleft lip is the lack of connective tissue migration between one maxillary process and the fused medial nasal processes. A bilateral cleft lip is the lack of connective tissue migration between both maxillary processes and the fused medial nasal processes. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second is false. C) The first statement is false; the second is true. D) Both statements are false. Q3) Which pharyngeal arch will degenerate after formation? A) Third B) Fourth C) Fifth D) Sixth E) None Q4) During formation of the upper lip, the lateral and medial nasal processes fuse. A)True B)False Page 20 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 19: Dental Lamina and Enamel Organ Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 23 Verified Questions 23 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19585
Sample Questions Q1) The successional lamina forms all permanent teeth EXCEPT for one type. Which type is the EXCEPTION? A) Incisors B) Canines C) Premolars D) Molars Q2) The appearance of the stratum intermedium differentiates the cap stage from the bell stage. The stratum epithelium, the fourth layer of epithelium, lies between the inner enamel epithelium and the outer enamel epithelium. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second is false. C) The first statement is false; the second is true. D) Both statements are false. Q3) The cap stage begins when the concavity of the tooth buds becomes slightly concave. A)True B)False To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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Chapter 20: Enamel, Dentin, and Pulp Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 32 Verified Questions 32 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19586
Sample Questions Q1) The dental papilla is derived from the ectoderm. It determines the shape of the developing crown. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second is false. C) The first statement is false; the second is true. D) Both statements are false. Q2) Each of the following accurately describes hypocalcified enamel EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? A) Hydroxyapatite crystals are not full size. B) The tooth may be more caries prone. C) The enamel is less dense. D) The enamel is more than 96% inorganic. Q3) After the ameloblast secretes the primary enamel cuticle it is called the reduced enamel epithelium because it becomes flattened and blends with outer enamel epithelial cells. A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related. C) The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT correct. D) The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct. E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 22
Chapter 21: Root Formation and Attachment Apparatus Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 33 Verified Questions 33 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19587
Sample Questions Q1) By definition, alveolar bone or alveolar process is the bone of the upper or lower jaw that comprises the lamina dura for the teeth. Bone originates from the mesoderm. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second is false. C) The first statement is false; the second is true. D) Both statements are false. Q2) Root formation begins at the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) and proceeds to the root apex. During this process the epithelial root sheath becomes the epithelial diaphragm. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second is false. C) The first statement is false; the second is true. D) Both statements are false. Q3) The main fiber group for resisting occlusal stress is the A) Interradicular B) Apical C) Horizontal D) Oblique To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 23
Chapter 22: Eruption and Shedding of Teeth Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 29 Verified Questions 29 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19588
Sample Questions Q1) Supra-eruption is A) Complete eruption B) The last phase of the posteruptive stage C) A tooth with an unusually long crown or root D) A tooth that erupts beyond the occlusal plane Q2) If Hertwig's root sheath is destroyed the tooth will not erupt. A)True B)False Q3) Which of the following are necessary for the tooth eruption to occur (select all that apply)? A) The presence of the outer layers of the enamel organ B) Osteoclastic activity C) The rhythmic cycle of bone development D) The absence of the dental sac E) The presence of the dental follicle Q4) Deciduous ankylosis occurs when A) Cementum is fused to the alveolar bone. B) Deciduous roots are fused to the permanent tooth crown. C) Deciduous roots are intertwined, twisted, or fused. D) There is no permanent tooth to cause deciduous root resorption. Page 24 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 23: Oral Mucous Membrane Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 29 Verified Questions 29 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19589
Sample Questions Q1) Lining mucosa that extends beyond the area of the tonsils is called the oral mucous membrane. Lining mucosa is composed of stratified squamous epithelium. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second is false. C) The first statement is false; the second is true. D) Both statements are false. Q2) The col is the part of the interdental papilla that A) Is generally keratinized B) Surrounds the tooth interproximally C) Is apical to the contact area D) Is part of the facial free gingiva E) The col is not part of the interdental papilla. Q3) In which stage of passive eruption is the attached epithelium located on the cementum apical to the CEJ? A) Stage I B) Stage II C) Stage III D) Stage IV To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 25
Chapter 24: The Tongue Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 30 Verified Questions 30 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19590
Sample Questions Q1) The area MOST likely to develop undetected oral cancer is the A) Fungiform papillae B) Circumvallate papilla C) Posterior lateral borders of the tongue D) Ventral surface of the tongue Q2) Each of the following is involved in the formation of the tongue EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? A) Ectoderm B) Entoderm C) Mesoderm D) Odontoblast Q3) The root of the tongue and the epiglottis develop from the copula. The arch of origin is the fourth pharyngeal. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second is false. C) The first statement is false; the second is true. D) Both statements are false. Q4) The tongue is similar to the gingiva in indicating a patient's overall health. A)True B)False Page 26 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 25: Salivary Glands Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 29 Verified Questions 29 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19591
Sample Questions Q1) Secretory control comes from the central nervous system. Control of secretion is tied to chewing, taste, and smell. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second is false. C) The first statement is false; the second is true. D) Both statements are false. Q2) Acini are the A) Mucous and serous secretions B) Connective tissue capsules C) Secretory endpieces D) Intratubular ducts Q3) Intercalated ducts modify the salivary fluid that passes through them. A)True B)False Q4) The acinus with the largest lumen is the serous type. A)True B)False Q5) Mucous secretions contain 99% water. A)True B)False
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Chapter 26: Osteology of the Skull Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 34 Verified Questions 34 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19592
Sample Questions Q1) Each of the following structures is part of the hard palate EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION? A) Incisive foramen B) Median palatine suture C) Maxillary tuberosity D) Palatine bones Q2) The following structures are ossicles EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION? A) Conchae B) Malleus C) Incus D) Stapes Q3) Which bones have parts that make up the temporal fossa (select all that apply)? A) Frontal B) Parietal C) Sphenoid D) Zygomatic E) Temporal Q4) The maxilla consists of a body and ____________ processes. Q5) From the inferior view of the skull, the _____________ is located between the maxilla and the palatine bone.
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Chapter 27: Nose, Nasal Cavity, and Paranasal Sinuses Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 28 Verified Questions 28 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19593
Sample Questions Q1) Which is LEAST likely to interfere with the floor of the maxillary sinus during the extraction of a maxillary molar? A) Impacted third molars B) A dilacerated root on a second molar C) A close relationship between the floor of the sinus to posterior root apices D) A microdont molar Q2) The most posterior-superior part of the nasal cavity is A) Where the ethmoid meets the sphenoid bone B) The choana C) The superior nasal concha D) The ethmoid bulla Q3) Under normal circumstances, sinuses are filled with A) Fluid B) Blood C) Air D) Bones of the cranium Q4) The vomer and ethmoid bones form the main part of the nasal septum. A)True B)False Q5) The area underneath each concha is known as a __________. Page 29 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 28: Muscles of Mastication, Hyoid Muscles, and Sternocleidomastoid and Trapezius Muscles Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 30 Verified Questions 30 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19594
Sample Questions Q1) If the left lateral pterygoid contracts, the mandible will move to the left because one of the lateral pterygoid muscles acting by itself accomplishes lateral excursion. A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related. C) The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT correct. D) The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct. E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct. Q2) Innervation to the digastric muscle is unusual because it has two nerves supplying it. A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related. C) The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT correct. D) The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct. E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct. Q3) The floor of the mouth is formed by which muscle? A) Stylohyoid B) Geniohyoid C) Mylohyoid D) Digastric To view all questions and flashcards withPage answers, 30 click on the resource link above.
Chapter 29: Temporomandibular Joint Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 28 Verified Questions 28 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19595
Sample Questions Q1) The retrodiscal pad lies between the two posterior lamina of the disc. A)True B)False Q2) The mandibular fossa is located on the A) Posterior surface of the temporal bone B) Inferior surface of the temporal bone C) Anterior medial surface of the condyle D) Posterior superior surface of the condyle Q3) If the condyle glides too far forward, it may be unable to move back into its normal position. When this occurs, the clinician can physically push the mandible down and posteriorly, away from the articular eminence. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second is false. C) The first statement is false; the second is true. D) Both statements are false. Q4) The slope of bone anterior to the mandibular fossa is the A) Synovial cavity B) Posterior tubercle C) Coronoid process D) Articular eminence Page 31 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 30: Muscles of Facial Expression Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 29 Verified Questions 29 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19596
Sample Questions Q1) Fibers of the mentalis muscle cross the midline. A)True B)False Q2) The levator palpebrae superioris muscle is considered a muscle of the orbit because it is supplied by both the oculomotor and facial nerves. A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related. C) The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT correct. D) The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct. E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct. Q3) The facial nerve innervates the muscles of facial expression and mastication. The facial nerve is the fifth cranial nerve. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second is false. C) The first statement is false; the second is true. D) Both statements are false. Q4) The risorius muscle pulls the corners of the mouth down as in a frown. A)True B)False To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 32
Chapter 31: Soft Palate and Pharynx Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 31 Verified Questions 31 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19597
Sample Questions Q1) Contraction of each of the following muscles forces food down toward the esophagus EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? A) Superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle B) Middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle C) Inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle D) Stylopharyngeal muscle Q2) The levator veli palatini helps open the auditory tube because this muscle pulls the soft palate laterally. A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related. C) The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT correct. D) The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct. E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct. Q3) The superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle and the buccinator facial muscle have the same point of origin. A)True B)False To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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Chapter 32: Arterial Supply and Venous Drainage Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 29 Verified Questions 29 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19598
Sample Questions Q1) The lingual and the facial arteries A) Supply the tongue B) Travel the same path, parallel to each other C) Often join together before branching separately D) Supply labial gingival of mandibular teeth Q2) The pterygopalatine artery supplies the soft palate area. A)True B)False Q3) The maxillary artery has branches that supply all of the maxillary and mandibular teeth. It also supplies the tongue and floor of the mouth. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second is false. C) The first statement is false; the second is true. D) Both statements are false. Q4) The right atrioventricular valve is also known as the tricuspid valve. A)True B)False Q5) The external jugular vein empties into the subclavian vein. A)True B)False
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Chapter 33: Salivary Glands Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 27 Verified Questions 27 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19599
Sample Questions Q1) Each of the following minor salivary glands is located on the tongue EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION? A) Anterior lingual B) Glands of von Ebner C) Posterior lingual D) Glossopalatine Q2) There is a major maxillary gland as well as several minor submaxillary glands. A)True B)False Q3) Each of the following is true of the parotid gland EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? A) It is a purely serous gland. B) It provides about 25% of the resting salivary volume. C) The duct pierces the buccinator muscle. D) It is located within the mental foramen. Q4) Mumps is a bacterial infection of the parotid gland. A)True B)False To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 35
Chapter 34: Nervous System Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 32 Verified Questions 32 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19600
Sample Questions Q1) The facial nerve innervates each of the following structures EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION? A) Stylohyoid muscle B) Submandibular gland C) Lacrimal gland D) Soft palate Q2) Motor supply to the tensor veli palatini comes from the trigeminal nerve. A)True B)False Q3) When the tip of the tongue feels pain from hot soup the lingual division of the facial nerve is innervated because the lingual nerve supplies sensation to the anterior two-thirds of the tongue. A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related. C) The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT correct. D) The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct. E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct. Q4) The olfactory nerve has sensory and motor functions. A)True B)False Page 36 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 35: Lymphatics and Spread of Dental Infection Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 29 Verified Questions 29 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19601
Sample Questions Q1) The lymphatic system is part of the overall lymphoid system. The immune system, which includes the blood vessels, is a separate system. A) Both statements are true. B) The first statement is true; the second is false. C) The first statement is false; the second is true. D) Both statements are false. Q2) Lymphatic fluid empties into which system? A) Glandular B) Endocrine C) Arterial D) Venous Q3) The maxillary premolars are drained by the submental nodes. A)True B)False Q4) Which cancerous structure would be MOST difficult to successfully treat? A) Root of tongue B) Tip of tongue C) Lesion on upper lip D) Incisive papilla To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 37