Oral and Tongue Anatomy Quizzes

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

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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) 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.

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

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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.

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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.