Anatomical Structures and Their Counts

Front

Nasal cavity

Back

The space behind the nose that is lined with mucous membrane and cilia.

Front

hard palate

Back

the bony structure forming the roof of the mouth

Front

alveolar ridge

Back

the bony ridge in the mouth where the teeth are anchored

Front

lips

Back

mouth

Front

teeth

Back

5

Front

Glottis

Back

The space between the vocal cords.

Front

vocal card

Back

12

Front

epiglottis

Back

epiglottis

Front

tongue

Back

10

Front

uvula

Back

the small fleshy extension at the back of the throat