Articulation, Resonation & Swallowing

Question 1

Both the frontal and the maxillary bones articulate with the

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nasal bone

Question 2

In the source-filter theory of speech production for fricative consonants like /s/

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a constriction in the oral cavity is the source and the oral cavity in front of the constriction provides the filter

Question 3

The point of union between the two halves of the mandible

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symphysis mente

Question 4

The intermaxillary suture

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separates the palatine processes of the maxillae

Question 5

Occlusal relationship in which the first mandibular molars are retracted at least one tooth behind the first maxillary molars, associated with unusually small mandible and/or unusually large maxilla

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Class II malocclusion

Question 6

The ____________________ is the portion of the tooth hidden beneath the gum line.

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root

Question 7

The ____________________ process of the mandible articulates with the mandibular fossa of the temporal bone, becoming the temporomandibular joint.

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condyloid

Question 8

In the source-filter theory of speech production for nasal consonants like /n/

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the vibrating vocal folds are the source and the nasal cavity provides the filter

Question 9

The typical occlusal relationship in which the first mandibular molars are advanced one half tooth relative to the first maxillary molars, and the upper incisors project slightly beyond the lower incisors.

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Class I occlusion

Question 10

The occipital bone cavity

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contains the foramen magnum that provides the conduit for the spinal cord to enter the cranial cavity

Question 11

The bone that houses the hearing mechanism is the

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temporal

Question 12

In the source-filter theory of speech production for stop consonants like /k/

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a constriction in the oral cavity is the source and the oral cavity in front of the constriction provides the filter

Question 13

Occlusal relationship in which the first mandibular molars are advanced more than one tooth in front of the first maxillary molars, associated with unusually small maxilla and/or unusually large mandible

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Class III malocclusion

Question 14

The buccal surface of a tooth

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is the part that could come in contact with the cheek wall

Question 15

___________________ refers to a tooth rotated or twisted on its long axis.

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torsiversion

Question 16

____________________ refers to a tooth tilted toward the lips.

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Labioversion

Question 17

The cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone has an inferior attachment to the

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vomer

Question 18

Plate of the ethmoid bone that protrudes into the nasal space and partially separates the paired nasal cavities

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perpendicular

Question 19

____________________ teeth are those in the permanent arch in addition to the teeth of the deciduous arch.

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superadded

Question 20

____________________ teeth are those in addition to those found in the permanent arch.

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supernumerary

Question 21

The dental alveoli

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are the sacs or cavities within the mandible and maxilla in which teeth reside

Question 22

In the source-filter theory of speech production for vowels like /o/

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the vibrating vocal folds are the source and the oral cavity provides the filter

Question 23

The bone that forms the anterior point of attachment for the velum is the

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palatine

Question 24

The nasal septum is made up of three components, including an unpaired bone called the ____________________ bone

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vomer

Question 25

Process of the maxillae making up three-quarters of the hard palate

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palatine

Question 26

The lingual surface of a tooth

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faces the tongue

Question 27

The bone that we call the "cheekbone" is the

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zygomatic

Question 27

The bone that is the posterior component of the zygomatic arch is the

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temporal

Question 28

___________________ refers to a tooth tilted toward the tongue.

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linguaversion

Question 29

The ____________________ suture separates the premaxilla from the palatine processes.

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premaxillary

Question 30

The condyloid process of the mandible articulates with the mandibular fossa of the temporal bone, becoming the ____________________ joint.

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temporomandibular

Question 31

The surface that is the contact region between teeth of the upper and lower arches

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Occlusal

Question 32

The crown is the

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visible third of the tooth

Question 33

____________________ teeth are those in the permanent arch that replace deciduous teeth.

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successional

Question 34

____________________ is vertical overlap of the maxillary incisors over the mandibular incisors, so that little of the mandibular incisors is visible.

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overbite

Question 35

The mandibular fossa of the temporal bone articulates with the

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condyloid process of the mandible

Question 36

The foramen magnum of the ____________________ bone provides the conduit for the spinal cord to enter the cranial cavity.

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occipital

Question 37

The ____________________ consists of the oral, pharyngeal, and nasal cavities.

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vocal tract

Question 38

____________________ refers to a tooth tilting away from the midline.

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distoversion

Question 39

Bone constituting the posterior portion of the bony nasal septum

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vomer

Question 40

The visible surfaces of the tooth are covered with ____________________.

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enamel

Question 41

The third molar is known as the

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wisome tooth

Question 42

The ____________________ plate of the palatine bone makes up the posterior one-quarter of the hard palate.

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horizontal

Question 43

____________________ is horizontal projection of the maxillary incisors beyond the mandibular incisors.

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overjet

Question 44

The ____________________ theory of vowel production states that changes in the shape and configuration of the tongue, mandible, soft palate, and other articulators govern the resonance characteristics of the vocal tract, and the resonances of the tract determine the nature of a given vowel.

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source filter theory

Question 45

Bicuspids are also known as ____________________.

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premolars

Question 46

The ____________________ muscle makes up the uvula.

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musculus uvulae

Question 47

The ____________________ muscle arises from the styloid process and retracts the tongue.

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styloglossus

Question 48

The ____________________ muscle makes up the posterior faucial pillar.

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palatopharyngeus

Question 49

All facial muscles insert into which of the following muscles?

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Orbicularis oris

Question 50

The ____________________ muscle makes up the anterior faucial pillar.

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palatoglossus

Question 51

The muscle that makes up the bulk of the tongue is the

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genioglossus

Question 52

The ____________________ muscle depresses the tongue tip.

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inferior longitudinal

Question 53

The ______ muscle is the most massive and most superficial mandibular elevator

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masseter

Question 54

The ____________________ muscle arises from the medial pterygoid plate of the sphenoid.

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medial pterygoid

Question 55

The velum is _____ during speech

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elevated

Question 56

The medial-most labial elevator is the

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levator labii superioris alaeque nasi muscle

Question 57

The muscle that is critical for dilating the Eustachian (auditory) tube is the

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tensor veli palatine

Question 58

The ____________________ muscle elevates the tongue tip.

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superior longitudinal

Question 59

The ____________________ muscle protrudes and seals the lower lip.

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mentalis

Question 60

The ____________________ muscle works in conjunction with the posterior fibers of the genioglossus to narrow and protrude the tongue.

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transverse

Question 61

The ______________________________ muscle depresses the corner of the mouth.

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depressor anguli oris

Question 62

The ______________________________ muscle is an extrinsic tongue muscle that depresses the medial tongue.

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genioglossus

Question 63

The ____________________ muscle inserts into the angle of the mandible.

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masseter

Question 64

The ____________________ muscle arises from the temporal fossa.

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temporalis

Question 65

The ____________________ muscle is an intrinsic tongue muscle responsible for depressing the tongue.

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vertical

Question 66

The ____________________ is the most superficial of the lip retractors.

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risorius

Question 67

The ____________________ muscle elevates the velum.

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levator veli palatine

Question 68

The _________________________ forms the posterior attachment for the buccinator and the anterior point of attachment for the superior pharyngeal constrictor.

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pterygomandibular raphe

Question 69

The ____________________ muscle is the deepest muscle of the lip retractors.

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buccinator

Question 70

The ____________________ muscle arises from the lateral pterygoid plate of the sphenoid.

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lateral pterygoid

Question 71

The ____________________ muscle depresses the velum or elevates the posterior tongue.

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palatoglossus

Question 72

Contact of the bolus with the fauces, posterior tongue base, or velum appears to trigger the beginning of the ____________________ stage of swallow.

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pharyngeal

Question 73

Together the genioglossus and vertical intrinsic muscles

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deepen the tongue's central groove

Question 74

The important function of the buccal musculature in mastication and deglutition is

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-keeping food or liquid out of the buccal cavity. -keeping food or liquid on the molars for chewing.

Question 75

The term "bolus" refers to

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the mass of food being prepared for swallowing.

Question 76

The ____________________ stage of swallowing involves transit of the bolus through the esophagus.

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esophageal

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Required for non-nasal sounds

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velum elevation

Question 78

Helps to elevate the pharynx

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palatopharyngeus

Question 79

Individuals with a deficit of the oral stage of swallow tend to have increased pooling in the ____________________.

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valleculae

Question 80

Device used to reduce the function of the mandible for articulation

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bite block

Question 81

Portion of the tongue that is very fast

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tongue tip

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The genioglossus

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Assists in protrusion of the tongue

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The adult swallowing pattern includes

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-elevation of the larynx. -elevation of the velum. -depression of the epiglottis.

Question 83

An infant can

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breathe and swallow at the same time

Question 84

Upon initiation of the pharyngeal stage of swallow, the vocal folds ____________________.

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adduct

Question 85

Inability of the velum to elevate can result in ____________________.

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hypernasality

Question 86

____________________ refers to the processes involved in preparation of the bolus for swallowing.

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Mastification

Question 87

Grinding of food in preparation for swallowing involves the group of muscles known as the muscles of ____________________.

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mastication