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dental anatomy vocab.
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03/01/2010

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Foramen
Definition
natural opening in a bone through which blood vessels, nerves & ligaments pass.
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Fossa
Definition
a hollow, grooved depression in a bone.
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Process
Definition
a prominence or projection on a bone.
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Condyle
Definition
a rounded prominence usually found at the articulation of another bone.
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Transverse
Definition
horizontal plane- dividing the body into upper and lower.
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Midsagittal
Definition
(midline) Vertical plane dividing the body EQUALLY into right and left.
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Compact bone
Definition
hard and dense, forms outer layer of bone.
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Cancellous bone
Definition
light & spongy, forms inner layer of bone.
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Trigeminal nerve
Definition
primary nerve supply for the oral cavity.
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Frenum
Definition
narrow band of tissue that connects 2 structures
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Succedaneous teeth
Definition
permanent teeth that replace primary teeth
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incisors
Definition
single rooted teeth with thin edge for cutting
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canines
Definition
locates at corners of arch, designed for cutting and tearing foods.
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premolars
Definition
located behind canines, they are a cross between molars and canines.
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molars
Definition
found behind premolars, largest teeth with wide chewing surface for chewing and grinding
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labial
Definition
facial surface of anterior teeth closest to the lips
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buccal
Definition
facial surface of the posterior teeth closest to the cheeks.
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lingual
Definition
surface of the teeth closest to the toungue
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Occlusal
Definition
chewing surface of the posterior teeth
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incisal
Definition
biting surface of the anterior teeth
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mesial
Definition
surface of the tooth closest to the midline
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distal
Definition
surface of the tooth farthest from the midline
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embrasure
Definition
triangular space between the mesial & distal surface of 2 adjoining teeth.
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universal numbering system
Definition
the system most often commonly used in the united states for numbering teeth.
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