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Orofacial Anatomy
This brief deck will cover some descriptive terms in orofacial anatomy.
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Sublingual fold
Extends from sublingual caruncle back along floor of mouth ( tongue and floor of mouth)
Incisive papillae
Tissue covering the incisive foramen. Located lingual of the central incisors.
Lingual frenum
A thin band of tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
Foliate papillae
The large papilla that are found on the posterior lateral aspects of the tongue; contain taste
buds.