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Quizzes about Tooth and Dental anatomy. / Oral and Facial anatomy.

– For students of all ages (basic, intermediate, advanced levels). / Pre-test study graphics.

a) Tooth and Dental anatomy quizzes.

Our tooth and dental anatomy quizzes cover terms and landmarks associated with teeth and the hard and soft tissues that surround them. Our first quiz has been designed for intermediate to advanced-level students. The second is targeted at younger school children.

b) Tongue and Oral anatomy.

Our three oral anatomy quizzes cover terms and landmarks associated with the hard and soft tissues inside the mouth. (Two quizzes designed for intermediate to advanced-level students and the other younger-aged children.)

The last quiz, targeted primarily at intermediate to advanced-level students, covers the topic of tongue anatomy.

c) Facial anatomy.

The following three quizzes cover facial anatomy, with a primary emphasis on the soft-tissue landmarks found in the region of the mouth.

Our first two tests (Parts I and II) are targeted toward intermediate or advanced students. The remaining exam has been created with younger children in mind.

The ‘Dental Anatomy’ quiz.

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Exam Terms and definitions.

Graphic from 'Dental Anatomy' quiz.

The ‘Dental Anatomy’ quiz: Our intermediate-level tooth and dental anatomy quiz.

A) Tooth Root –

That portion of a tooth that is embedded in the jawbone. Individual types of teeth characteristically have 1, 2, or 3 roots. Individual roots can be distinct or fused with others.

B) Tooth Crown –

That portion of a tooth that lies above the gum line, and when you look in someone’s mouth, the part of their teeth that you see. This is also that part of a tooth that is covered with dental enamel.

C) Tooth Neck –

The area where a tooth’s root and crown meet. It’s found in the same general area as where a tooth’s gum line lies.

D) Enamel –

The white, calcified tissue that covers the crown portion of a tooth. It’s the hardest (most mineralized) tissue found in the human body.

E) Dentin –

A calcified tissue that is harder than bone but less mineralized than tooth enamel. Most of a tooth’s hard internal structure is composed of dentin.

F) Cementum –

A very thin layer of calcified tissue that covers the surface of a tooth’s root. The fibers of one side of a tooth’s periodontal ligament are anchored in this layer.

G) Dental Pulp –

The soft tissue that lies within the hollow chamber found inside each tooth. It’s composed of blood vessels, nerve fibers and connective tissue. Informally, it’s often referred to simply as a tooth’s “nerve.”

H) Alveolar Bone –

That aspect of the jawbone that encases and anchors the roots of teeth. The portion of the jaw where tooth sockets are located.

I) Gingiva –

The oral skin tissue that surrounds the teeth and covers the surface of the jawbones. It is also referred to as gum tissue.

J) Periodontal Ligament –

That tissue that occupies the space between a tooth’s root and the bone that surrounds it. It firmly binds the tooth in place within its socket.

K) Pulp Chamber –

The hollow space that lies within the center of a tooth’s crown. It is filled with the tooth’s pulp tissue.

The ‘Parts of a Tooth’ quiz. – Dental landmarks and features.

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Graphic from 'Parts of a Tooth' quiz.

The ‘Parts of a Tooth’ quiz: Our basic-level tooth and dental anatomy quiz.

Exam terms and definitions.

A) Tooth Enamel –

The hard white covering of a tooth. (It only covers that part of a tooth that can be seen.)

B) Tooth Root –

The part of a tooth held and supported by the jawbone. (It’s the portion of a tooth that can’t be seen.)

C) Dental Pulp –

The tooth’s “nerve” tissue. It’s located in the center portion of a tooth and its roots.

D) Nerve –

The bundles of fibers that carry messages to and from a tooth and our brain.

E) Jawbone –

The hard tissue that surrounds, holds and supports teeth.
 

Our ‘Oral Anatomy’ quizzes. – Soft-tissue landmarks of the mouth.

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Oral Anatomy Quiz Part I.  » Oral Anatomy Quiz Part II.

Exam terms and definitions.

Graphic from 'Oral Anatomy' quiz.

Oral Anatomy Quiz – Parts I & II: These exams test on soft-tissue landmarks found inside the mouth.

A) Soft Palate –

the posterior one-third of the roof of the mouth. It is composed of soft tissue only.

B) Uvula –

a piece of soft tissue that hangs down from the center rear portion of the soft palate.

C) Hard Palate –

the anterior two-thirds of the roof of the mouth. Its soft tissue is supported by bone.

D) Rugae –

elevated ridges of soft tissue found on the hard palate behind the front teeth.

E) Palatine Tonsils –

lymphoid tissue located at the opening to the throat.

F) Gingiva –

the soft tissue that surrounds the teeth and covers over the jawbones. It is also referred to as gum tissue.

G) Lips –

the two upper and lower fleshy structures that form the opening to the mouth.

H) Upper Lip Frenulum –

the fold of soft tissue that attaches the upper lip to the upper jawbone.

I) Tongue –

the movable muscular structure that occupies most of the space of the mouth.

J) Median Sulcus –

the groove that runs down the center of the tongue.

K) Lingual Frenulum –

the fold of soft tissue that attaches the undersurface of the tongue to the floor of the mouth.

L) Floor of the Mouth –

the soft tissue and muscular structure that defines the lowest part of the mouth.

The ‘Parts of the Mouth’ quiz. – Mouth landmarks and features.

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Exam terms and definitions.

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The ‘Parts of the Mouth’ quiz: This exam tests on both the hard and soft-tissue features found inside the mouth.

A) Lips –

the two upper and lower fleshy portions of the face that surround the mouth.

B) Teeth –

the hard objects in the mouth that we use to chew food.

C) Tongue –

the fleshy organ in the mouth that helps us to speak and taste, swallow and chew food.

D) Floor of Mouth –

the soft tissue that lies underneath the tongue.

E) Roof of Mouth –

the hard and soft tissue that forms the top portion of the mouth.

F) Throat –

the pathway that leads from the back of the mouth down towards the stomach.

G) Gums (gingiva) –

the soft tissue that surrounds the teeth.

The ‘Tongue Anatomy’ quiz. – Soft tissue landmarks found on the tongue.

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Exam terms and definitions.

Graphic from 'Tongue Anatomy' quiz.

The Tongue Anatomy quiz: This exam tests on the soft-tissue features of the tongue.

A) Anterior Tongue –

that portion of the tongue that can move freely.

B) Posterior Tongue –

the base of the tongue. That portion of the tongue that is anchored to the floor of the mouth.

C) Papillae –

raised bumps and ridges of soft tissue found on the top and side surfaces of the tongue.

D) Circumvallate Papillae –

the largest type of papillae, usually numbering between six and twelve. These dome-shaped papillae lie in a v-shaped line across the posterior portion of the tongue just in front of the foramen cecum.

E) Fungiform Papillae –

these are mushroom-shaped papillae. They are found in the greatest numbers on the tip and sides of the tongue.

F) Foliate Papillae –

papillae that appear as ridges and grooves on the side of the tongue near its base.

G) Filiform Papillae –

small long, thin hair-like papillae found across the entire surface of the tongue.

H) Median Sulcus –

the deep groove that runs down the center of the tongue.

I) Foramen Cecum –

a shallow indentation that lies at the posterior end of the median sulcus.

Our ‘Facial Anatomy’ quizzes. – Landmarks and features of the face.

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  »  The Facial Anatomy quiz, Part I.  » The Facial Anatomy quiz, Part II.

Exam terms and definitions.

The Facial Anatomy quiz Parts I & II: Our intermediate to advanced-level face-anatomy exam.

Graphic from 'Facial Anatomy' quiz, Part I.

Graphic for the Facial Anatomy quiz Parts I & II.

A) The Midline of the Face –

an imaginary line that divides the face into two equal, bilaterally symmetrical halves.

B) Lips –

the two upper and lower fleshy portions of the face that surround the mouth.

C) Vermilion Border of the Lips –

the junction between the lips and the skin of the face.

D) Labial Commissure –

a line lying off to the side of the mouth, extending from that point where the upper and lower lips join.
Graphic from 'Facial Anatomy' quiz, Part II.

Graphic for the Facial Anatomy quiz Parts I & II.

E) Mandibular Teeth –

the teeth held by the lower jawbone (the mandible).

F) Mental Protuberance –

the chin, the forward-most portion of the lower jaw.

G) Ala –

the side, somewhat flaring, portion of the nose.

H) Philtrum –

the junction between the left and right sides of the upper lip.
Graphic from 'Facial Anatomy' quiz, Part III.

Graphic for the Facial Anatomy quiz Parts I & II.

I) Tubercle of the Lip –

the slight projection of tissue that lies at the center of the upper lip.

J) Maxillary Teeth –

the teeth held by the upper jawbone (the maxilla).

K) Labiomental Groove –

an indention in the chin right below the lower lip.

L) Nasolabial Fold –

the fold in the skin that runs from the side of the nose to the corner of the mouth.

The ‘Parts of the Face’ quiz. – Face landmarks and features found around the mouth.

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Exam terms and definitions.

Graphic from 'Parts of the Face' quiz.

The ‘Parts of the Face’ quiz: Our basic-level face-anatomy exam targets landmarks found in the area of the mouth.

A) Nose –

that part of the face that we breathe through (when our mouth is closed).

B) Lips –

the two upper and lower fleshy portions of the face that surround the mouth.

C) Teeth –

the hard objects in the mouth that we use to bite, tear and chew food.

D) Corner of Mouth –

that point where the upper and lower lips come together.

E) Neck –

the part of a person’s body that connects their head to the rest of their body.

F) Chin –

the front-most portion of the lower jaw.

G) Cheek –

the fleshy portions of the face found on each side of the mouth and nose.
 
 
 
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