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Dental Embry, Hist
Chapter One
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ala | Winglike cartilaginous structure bounding nares laterally. |
| Angle of the mandible | Thickened area on posterior-inferior border of mandibular ramus. |
| Hyoid Bone | Bone suspended in anterior midline of neck that has many muscle attachments. |
| Labial Commissure | Corners of the mouth where upper and lower lips meet. |
| Larynx | Voice box in the midline of the neck. |
| Lymph Nodes | Bean-shaped filtering bodies grouped in clusters along connecting lymphatic vessels. |
| Mandible | Lower Jaw. |
| Philtrum | Vertical groove on midline of upper lip. |
| Ramus | Mandible plate(s) that extends upward and backward from the body on each side. |
| Regions of the face | Facial surface areas: Buccal; Frontal; Infraorbital; Mental; Oral; Orbital; nasal; & zygomatic. |
| Salivary Gland: Sublingual;Parotid;Submandibular | Glands that produce salivary. |
| Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) | Joint where temporal bone of the skull articulates with mandible. |
| Vermilion Border, Zone | Transition zone outlining lips from surrounding skin. |
| Zygomatic Arch | Bony support for the neck. |