glossary terms 1-44 quiz Flashcards

1
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abrasion

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antemortem and/or postmortem injuries resulting from friction of the skin against a firm object resulting in the removal of the epidermis

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2
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abscess

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localized accumulation of pus

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3
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abut

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to bluntly adjoin another structure; ex. the line of eye closure

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4
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acetone dimethyl ketone

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a colorless liquid which is used to soften and remove scabs; a solvent for restorative wax, or a stain remover

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5
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acquired facial markings

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facial markings that develop during one’s lifetime, primarily as a result of repetitious use of certain muscles

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6
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adhesive

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sticking to or adhering closely; substances which may be applied in order to sustain contact of two surface

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7
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aerosol

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a colloidal solution dispensed as a mist

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8
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after image

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psychological; a visual impression remaining after the stimulus has been removed

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9
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alveolar process

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a bony ridge found on the inferior surface of the maxilla and the superior surface of the mandible which contains the sockets for the teeth

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10
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alveolar prognathism

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an abnormal protrusion of the alveolar process(es)

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11
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anchor

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a material or technique employed to secure tissues or restorative materials in a fixed position; an armature

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12
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angle of the mandible

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a bony angle formed by the junction of the posterior edge of the ramus of the mandible and the inferior surface of the body of the mandible; marks widest part of the lower 1/3 of face

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13
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angle of projection

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the degree from vertical at which the surface(s) of a prominent feature projects

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14
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angulus oris eminence

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the small convex prominence found lateral to the end of the line of closure of the mouth; a natural facial marking

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15
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angulus oris sulcus

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the groove found at each end of the line of the closure of the mouth; a natural facial marking

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16
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antemortem

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before death

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17
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anterior

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before or in front of; an anatomical term of position and direction which denotes the front or forward part

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18
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anterior nares

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the external openings of the nostrils

19
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antihelix

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the inner rim of the ear

20
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antitragus

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a small eminence obliquely opposite the tragus on the superior border of the lobe of the ear

21
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aqueous humor

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a clear, thin, alkaline fluid which fills the anterior chamber of the eyeball

22
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aquiline

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curved, as the beak of an eagle; as viewed from the profile, a nasal profile which exhibits a “hook” or convexity in its dorsum

23
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arch of the wing

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the inferior margin of the nasal wing which forms a distinct concave arc superiorly

24
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armature

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framework; a material, commonly of pliable metal or wood, employed to provide support for a wax restoration

25
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aspiration

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to draw out liquids or gases by means of suction

26
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asymmetry

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lack of symmetry, balance, or proportion

27
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basic pigment

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four hues which correspond to the pigments of the skin

28
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basket weave suture

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(cross stitch) a network of stitches which cross the borders of a cavity or excision to anchor fillers and to sustain tissues in their proper position

29
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beard area

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those areas of the fleshy lips, cheeks, chin, and neck which exhibit hair growth

30
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bilateral

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two sides

31
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bilateral differences

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dissimilarities existing in the two sides or halves of an object

32
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bilateral view

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an inferior or superior viewpoint which permits the comparison of the two sides or halves of an object or facial feature

33
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bleach

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a chemical which lightens or blanches skin discolorations

34
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bleaching

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the act of lightening a discoloration by hypodermic means or by surface compress

35
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bleed

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color which escapes at the edge of a mixture

36
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body of the mandible

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the horizontal portion of the lower jaw

37
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bridge

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a raised support; the arched portion of the nose which is supported by the nasal bones; a structure or span connecting two parts of a mutilated bone

38
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bridge stitch

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(interrupted suture) a temporary suture consisting of individually cut and tied stitches employed to sustain the proper position of tissues

39
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buccal cavity

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the space between the lips and the gums and teeth; the vestibule of the oral cavity

40
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buccal depression

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natural, shallow concavities of the cheeks which extend obliquely downward from the medial or lateral margins of the cheekbones

41
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buccinator

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the principle muscles of the cheek which compresses the cheeks and forms the 5 lateral walls of the mouth

42
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bucco-faical sulcus

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the vertical furrow of the cheek; an acquired facial marking

43
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buck teeth

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dental prognathism

44
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burn

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to oxidize or to cause to be oxidized by fire or equivalent means; a tissue reaction or injury resulting from the application of heat, extreme cold, caustic materials, radiation, friction, or electricity