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Maxillofacial terms and definitions
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03/01/2015

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Term
Alveolar Process
Definition
The part of the mandible or maxilla that forms the dental arch, which contains the sockets for the teeth
Term
Calvarial
Definition
Pertaining to the superior portion of the cranium where the fontanels of the infant are situated
Term
Condyle
Definition
Rounded projection/process at the epiphysis of a bone that articulates with another bone; serves as the point of attachment for ligaments
Term
Glenoid Fossa
Definition
The socket in which the head of the humerus articulates to form the shoulder joint; a ball-and-socket joint
Term
Labial
Definition
Side of tooth that is closest to the lips
Term
Malar bones
Definition
Cheek bones
Term
Malocclusion
Definition
Abnormal alignment of the teeth of the upper jaw with those of the lower jaw
Term
Maxillofacial
Definition
Pertaining to the face and maxilla
Term
Mouth prop
Definition
A self-retaining retractor used to keep the mouth open during oral or dental procedures
Term
Pan
Definition
Combining form meaning all
Term
Ramus
Definition
Smaller branch of a structure that extends from a larger branch that divides into two parts, such as the rami of the pubis
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Reduction
Definition
Correction or placement of a body structure back into normal anatomical position
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Symphysis
Definition
A joint in which the two bony surfaces are joined by fibrocartilage (meniscus)
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TMJ
Definition
temporomandibular joint
Term
What cranial bone does the TMJ articulate with?
Definition
Temporal bone
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