The Tongue - Anatomy of Orofacial Structures | Biology+

Course

Anatomy & Physiology

Study Pack

Set 1: Oral Cavity

Set 2: The Tooth: Functions and Terms

Set 3: Fundamental and Preventive Curvatures

Set 4: Dentition

Set 5: Development, form, and Eruption

Set 6: Occlusion

Set 7: Dental Anomalies

Set 8: Supporting Structures

Set 9: Clinical Considerations

Set 10: Tooth Identification

Set 11: Root Morphology

Set 12: Incisors

Set 13: Canines

Set 14: Premolars

Set 16: Deciduous Dentition

Set 17: Basic Tissues

Set 18: Development of Orofacial Complex

Set 19: Dental Lamina and Enamel Organ

Set 20: Enamel, Dentin, and Pulp

Set 21: Root Formation and Attachment Apparatus

Set 22: Eruption and Shedding of Teeth

Set 23: Oral Mucous Membrane

Set 24: The Tongue

Set 25: Histology of the Salivary Glands

Set 26: Osteology of the Skull

Set 27: Nose, Nasal Cavity, and Paranasal Sinuses

Set 28: Muscles of Mastication, Hyoid Muscles, and Sternocleidomastoid and Trapezius Muscles

Set 29: Tempo-romandibular Joint

Set 30: Muscles of Facial Expression

Set 31: Soft Palate and Pharynx

Set 32: Arterial Supply and Venous Drainage

Set 33: Salivary Glands

Set 34: Nervous System

Set 35: Lymphatics and Spread of Dental Infection

Set 36: Anatomical Considerations of Local Anesthesia

Set 24 The Tongue

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Set 24 The Tongue

(Multiple Choice)

Free

The circumvallate papillae anatomically divide the anterior two-thirds of the palate from the posterior one-third because they are positioned about two-thirds of the way back on the tongue.

A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related.
C) The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT correct.
D) The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct.
E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Answer

(Multiple Choice)

Free

Contraction of the longitudinal muscles lengthens the tongue because this muscle group is longest in length.

A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related.
C) The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT correct.
D) The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct.
E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Answer

(Multiple Choice)

Free

Foliate papillae are located on which portion of the tongue?

A) Anterior portion
B) Posterior portion
C) Ventral surface
D) Posterior lateral borders

Answer