NUR 300 Mouth

NUR 300 Mouth
1. Oral Cavity
Answer
Mouth and vestibule
-teeth, gums, tongue, salivary glands
2. Vestibule
Answer
space between the buccal mucosa and the outer surface of the teeth and gums
3. Mouth
Answer
anterior opening of the oral pharynx
-first segment of digestive system, airway for resp system.
4. Roof of mouth
Answer
arching roof of mouth is the palate.
5. Cranial nerve IX- Glossopharyngeal
Answer
-Gag reflex
-Swallowing
-Taste
6. cranial nerve XII- Hypoglossal
Answer
-Have patient stick tongue out
-It should protrude midline ABN=deviation towards one side