digestive system part 2 Flashcards
what kind of epithelium is in the mouth
nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium
what are two regions of the mouth
vestibule
oral cavity proper
what is the vestibule of the mouth
space between lips or cheeks and teeth
where is the oral cavity proper
medial to the teeth
what are the boundaries of the mouth
lips
cheeks
palate
tongue
fauces
where are lips
anterior
where are cheeks
lateral
where is the palate
superior
where is the tongue
inferior
where is the fauces
posterior, arched area
lips and cheeks play a role in what?
mastications and speech
what does the labial frenulum do
attachment of lip to gingiva in vestibule
what does the palate do
separate oral and nasal cavities
prevents food passage into nasal cavity as chew and swallow
role of teeth
mastication of food, aid in speech
what does the tongue do
lingual frenulum anchors to mouth floor
aids in mastications
swallow
what are types of teeth
incisors
canines
premolars
molars
what do insiciors do
cut/ bite food
what do canines do
teat flesh
what do premolars do
grind, crush
what do molars do
grind
what are decidous teeth
baby teeth
what are permanent teeth
adult teeth
3rd molars emerge between 17-25 y/o -impacted= excised
wisdom teeth
dental formular for baby teeth
2.1.0.2 x2= 20 teeth