Oral and Tongue Anatomy Quizzes -
The four online quizzes accessed from this page cover the topic of intra-oral anatomy.
- Three of these exams cover the identification of hard and soft-tissue landmarks found within the mouth. (Two quizzes designed for intermediate to advanced-level students and the other younger-aged children.)
- The last quiz, targeted primarily for intermediate to advanced-level students, covers the topic of tongue anatomy.
- Take the quiz :Oral Anatomy Quiz Part I, Part II.
- Pre-test study materials : Exam graphic, terms, definitions - Take the quiz : The Parts of the Mouth quiz.
- Pre-test study materials : Exam graphic, terms, definitions - Take the quiz : The Tongue Anatomy quiz.
- Pre-test study materials : Exam graphic, terms, definitions
1) Our 'Oral Anatomy' quizzes. - Soft-tissue landmarks of the mouth.
Ready to take the quizzes? Use these links! -
Oral Anatomy Quiz Part I. » Oral Anatomy Quiz Part II.
Exam terms and definitions.

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) Pharengeal Tonsils -
- lymphoid tissue located at the opening to the throat. These tonsils are also called the adenoids.
- 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 under surface 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.
2) The 'Parts of the Mouth' quiz. - Mouth landmarks and features.
Ready to take the quiz? Use this link! » The Parts of the Mouth quiz.
Exam terms and definitions.

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.
C) The 'Tongue Anatomy' quiz. - Soft tissue landmarks found on the tongue.
Ready to take the quiz? Use this link! » The Tongue Anatomy quiz.
Exam terms and definitions.

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.
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