Key Terms
When learning about landmarks of the face and oral cavity proper, it is essential to first look at the terminology to ensure that you understand everything clearly.
Term |
Definition |
| Anterior Faucial Pillar | Anterior arch of the soft palate |
| Filiform Papillae | Threadlike elevations that cover most of the tongue |
| Fungiform Papillae | Knoblike projections on the tongue |
| Incisive Papilla | Pear-shaped pad of tissue that covers the incisive foramen |
| Isthmus of Fauces | Opening between the two arches of the soft palate |
| Oral Cavity Proper | Space on the tongue side within the upper and lower dental arches |
| Posterior Faucial Pillar | Posterior arch of the soft palate |
| Uvula | Pear-shaped projection at the end of the soft palate |
| Vallate Papillae | Largest papillae on the tongue, arranged in the form of a V |
