Head and Neck Anatomy Part 1
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Alveolar Process | Portion of the Maxillary bones that form the support for teeth of the maxillary arch. |
| Articular disc | Cushion of dense, specialized connective tissue that divides the articular space into upper and lower compartments; also known as the meniscus. |
| Articular eminence | Raised portion of the temporal bone just anterior to the glenoid fossa. |
| Articular space | Space between the capsular ligament and between the surfaces of the glenoid fossa and the condyle. |
| Buccal | Region of the head that refers to structures closest to the inner cheek |
| Circumvallate lingual papillae | Large tissue projections on the tongue |
| Condyloid process | The posterior process of each ramus; articulates with a fossa in the temporal bones to form the tempomandibular joint; also known as the mandibular condyle |
| Coronal suture | Line of articulation between the frontal bone and parietal bones. |
| Cranium | Eight bones that cover and protect the brain |
| External auditory meatus | Bony passage of the outer ear |
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