Chapter 09 Flashcards

Front

The first phase in mouth opening and movement of the temporomandibular joint is

Back

hinge action.

Front

What is the most common cause of restricted mandibular movement?

Back

Trismus

Front

Mandibular movement is possible due to the activity of which group of muscles?

Back

Mastication

Front

The salivary gland duct associated with the parotid salivary gland is:

Back

Stensen's duct

Front

Which artery supplies blood to the face and mouth?

Back

External carotid

Front

The oral cavity is primarily innervated by which nerve? Options: Trigeminal, Nasopalatine, Anterior superior palatine, Buccal

Back

Trigeminal

Front

Which nerve innervates the maxillary first and second premolars?

Back

Middle superior alveolar

Front

Where are cervical lymph nodes located?

Back

In the neck.

Front

Which of the following sinuses is the largest?

• Maxillary
• Frontal
• Ethmoid
• Sphenoid

Back

Maxillary

Front

The fontanelle, or soft spot, of a newborn infant is located where the parietal bones will articulate with which bone?

Back

Frontal