CDC Medical Terminology & Anatomy 5

Question 1

The parotid gland, the largest salivary gland, is located:

Accepted Answer

In front of and below the ear

Answer

The parotid gland is positioned anterior and inferior to the ear, draining into the mouth via Stensen's duct.

Question 2

Which term refers to the lower jaw and its associated structures?

Accepted Answer

Mandibular

Answer

Mandibular refers to the mandible (lower jaw), while maxillary refers to the maxilla (upper jaw).

Question 3

The term 'resorption' in the context of alveolar bone refers to:

Accepted Answer

Loss of bone structure due to biological processes

Answer

Resorption is the physiological or pathological breakdown and loss of bone or root structure.

Question 4

The prefix 'endo-' as in 'endodontics' means:

Accepted Answer

Within or inside

Answer

Endo- means within; endodontics is the branch of dentistry dealing with the inside of the tooth (pulp).

Question 5

In anatomical terminology, 'superior' describes a structure that is:

Accepted Answer

Above or toward the top of the head

Answer

Superior means above or toward the head end of the body, the opposite of inferior.

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