Medical Terminology & Anatomy Flashcards
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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the mandible to which cranial bone?
Answer: Temporal bone
The TMJ is the articulation between the mandibular condyle and the temporal bone of the skull.
In medical terminology, 'sublingual' means:
Answer: Under the tongue
Sublingual means beneath the tongue; 'sub-' means under and 'lingual' pertains to the tongue.
The mandible is the only movable bone in the:
Answer: Skull
The mandible (lower jaw) is the only bone of the skull that moves during functions like chewing and speaking.
The term 'alveolar' in dental contexts refers to structures associated with the:
Answer: Tooth socket in the jawbone
Alveolar pertains to the alveolus, the bony socket in the jaw that houses the tooth root.
Which term describes the cheek-facing surface of a posterior tooth?
Answer: Buccal
The buccal surface faces the cheek (buccinator muscle), while the lingual surface faces the tongue.
The prefix 'hyper-' as used in 'hyperemia' means:
Answer: Excessive or above normal
Hyper- means excessive or above normal, so hyperemia refers to excess blood in a part of the body.
In dental ceramics, understanding the anatomical term 'contour' is important because it refers to the:
Answer: Shape and surface outline of the restoration
Contour describes the shape and outline of a tooth or restoration, critical for proper form and function.