Oral Cavity and its Parts- Major Multiple Question

mucous membrane that lined in the oral cavity

• Oral Mucosa

• Oral cavity

• Alveolar Mucosa

• Gingiva/Gums

Where the teeth are located

Space bounded by lips anteriorly, cheeks laterally, the floor of the mouth inferiorly, and the pharynx posteriorly.

• Oral Mucosa

• Oral cavity

• Alveolar Mucosa

• Gingiva/Gums

peripheral zone attachment adjacent to fornix vestibuli

Characterized by a smooth delicate texture; it’s mobility and a dark red color

• Oral Mucosa

• Oral cavity

• Alveolar Mucosa

• Gingiva/Gums

Described as firm, immovable, attached to the bone, and teeth, pale pink in color

• Oral Mucosa

• Oral cavity

• Alveolar Mucosa

• Gingiva/Gums

Give the three functions of Oral Cavity

• Mastication

• Speech

• Respiration

subjected to masticatory stresses during chewing of food

- Thicker compared to rest areas in the oral cavity - Ex: Gums, hard palate

• Masticatory Mucosa

• Specialized Mucosa

• Lining Mucosa

subjected to masticatory stresses during chewing of food

- Thicker compared to rest areas in the oral cavity - Ex: Gums, hard palate

• Masticatory Mucosa

• Specialized Mucosa

• Lining Mucosa

for taste

- found in the dorsal of the tongue

- Ex: taste buds

• Masticatory Mucosa

• Specialized Mucosa

• Lining Mucosa

for taste

- found in the dorsal of the tongue

- Ex: taste buds

• Masticatory Mucosa

• Specialized Mucosa

• Lining Mucosa

thinner type of oral mucosa found in all other areas in the mouth

- Present in mucous membrane lining, inner portion of the lips, cheeks, floor of the mouth

• Masticatory Mucosa

• Specialized Mucosa

• Lining Mucosa