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Medical Terminology & Anatomy Flashcards

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  1. The term 'apical' in dental anatomy refers to the direction toward the:

    Answer: Root tip of the tooth

    Apical means toward the apex or root tip of the tooth.

  2. Which prefix means 'around' or 'surrounding,' as in 'periodontal'?

    Answer: Peri-

    The prefix 'peri-' means around or surrounding, as seen in periodontal (around the tooth).

  3. The term 'osseous' refers to tissue that is:

    Answer: Bone-like or composed of bone

    Osseous means relating to or composed of bone, from the Latin 'os' meaning bone.

  4. In dental ceramics, 'cervical' refers to the region of the tooth near the:

    Answer: Gumline or neck of the tooth

    Cervical refers to the neck region of the tooth, located at the gumline between the crown and root.

  5. The suffix '-itis' in a dental term such as 'gingivitis' indicates:

    Answer: Inflammation

    The suffix '-itis' denotes inflammation, so gingivitis means inflammation of the gingiva.

  6. Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right halves?

    Answer: Sagittal plane

    The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right halves.

  7. The term 'edentulous' describes a patient who is:

    Answer: Missing all natural teeth

    Edentulous means lacking teeth entirely, requiring full dentures or implant-supported prosthetics.