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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
10/06/2012

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Aveolar Bone
Definition
Bone of the maxilla and mandible that supports and encases the roots of the teeth; appears radiopaque
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Aveolar Crest*
Definition
The most coronal portion of the aveolar bone found between the teeth, composed of dense cortical bone that appears radiopaque, found on mandible and maxilla
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Aveolar Process
Definition
portion of the mandible that encases and supports the teeth, appears radiopaque
Term
Anterior Nasal Spine*
Definition
A sharp projection of the maxilla located in the anterior of the nasal cavity; appears radiopaque
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Canal
Definition
Tube-like passageway through bone that houses nerves; appears radiopaque
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Cancellous
Definition
Soft spongy bone; appears radiolucent
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coroniod process*
Definition
highest point of bone on the mandible, gives mobility; appears radiopaque
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cortical
Definition
dense outer layer of bone also know as compact bone; appears radiopaque
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Dentin*
Definition
layer of tooth found beneath the enamel and surrounding the pulp cavity; appears radiopaque
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Dentinenamel Junction*
Definition
Junction between the dentin and the enamel of the tooth; appears radiopaque
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Enemel*
Definition
outermost coronal layer of the tooth appears radiopaque
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External oblique ridge*
Definition
a linear prominace of bone located on the external surface of the mandible; appears radiopaque (line of bone that leads up to the coroniod process)
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Floor of the nasal cavity*
Definition
A bony plate formed by the palatal process of the maxilla and the horizontal process of the palantine bones; appears radiopaque
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Foramen
Definition
a opening or hole in the bone; appears radiolucent
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Fossa
Definition
a shallow depression of bone; appears radiolucent
Term
Genial tubercles*
Definition
tiny bumps located on the lingual aspect of the mandible; appears radiopaque; lines the lingual foreman
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Hamulus process*
Definition
a small hook like projection on the maxillary arch located behind the 3rd molar. appears radiopaque
Term
Incisive canal foramen*
Definition
opening or hole located directly below the maxillary incisors; appears radiolucent
Term
inferior nasal conchae*
Definition
bone that extends from the lateral wall of the nasal cavity; appears radiopaque
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internal oblique ridge*
Definition
anterior to the mylohyoid ridge extends up to the coronoid process; maxillary, appears radiopaque
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Inverted Y*
Definition
intersection of the maxillary sinus and the nasal cavity; appears radiopaque
Term
Lamina Dura*
Definition
wall of the tooth socket surrounding the tooth. appears radiopaque
Term
Lateral fossa*
Definition
smooth depression of the maxilla located above the incisor; radiolucent
Term
Lingual foreman*
Definition
hole in the bone located on the internal surface of the mandible; surrounded by genial tubercles; appears radiolucent
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Mandibular canal*
Definition
tubelike passageway that travels the length of the mandible; appears radiolucent
Term
Maxillary Sinus*
Definition
sinus located above anterior teeth; appears radiolucent
Term
Maxillary tuberosity*
Definition
rounded prominece of bone that extends posterior to the 3rd molar region. appears radiopaque
Term
Medial palatal suture*
Definition
immovable joint between the 2 palatine processes of the maxilla; appears radiolucent
Term
Mental foramen*
Definition
hole located on the front of the mandible; appears radiolucent
Term
Mental ridge*
Definition
scooped out depression on the front of the mandible; appears radiolucent
Term
Mylohyoid ridge*
Definition
beginning of the internal oblique ridge; maxillary appears radiopaque
Term
Nasal Septum*
Definition
vertical wall that divides the nasal cavity into 2 parts
Term
Periodontal ligament*
Definition
space between the root and the lamina dura; appears radiolucent
Term
Incisive Canal forament*
Definition
opening or hole on the midline of the anterior portion of the hard palate. right behind the central incisors; appears radiolucent.
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zygomatic process- also called Malar process*
Definition
a boney process of the maxilla appears u or j shaped near the zygoma(cheek bone)radiopaque
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