Oral Cavity

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives (PDF Download)

1. What are the boundaries, subdivisions and contents of the oral cavity?

2. What are the contents and relationships of the sublingual space?

3. Describe the innervation of the following: cheeks, teeth, and gingivae.

4. Name the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the tongue and their origins, insertions and innervation.

5. Describe the regions of the tongue, and the nerves and modalities serving these regions.

6. Describe the various papillae of the tongue.

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Supplemental Materials

Recommended Readings

Moore et al. Clinically Oriented Anatomy. 7th edition. pgs. 928-950

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