Anatomy of the Hard Palate

Anatomy of the Hard Palate

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Dr. Kingston explains the anatomy and neurovascular supply of the hard palate. The hard palate is formed by the palatine process of the maxilla and the horizontal plate of the palatine bone. It is supplied by the maxillary artery and nerve, with specific focus on the greater palatine artery and nerve, and the nasopalatine nerve. The video concludes with a practice question to reinforce learning.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the hard palate?

To provide a surface for taste buds

To support the teeth

To separate the oral and nasal cavities

To aid in speech production

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which bones primarily compose the hard palate?

Zygomatic bone and maxilla

Nasal bone and palatine bone

Palatine process of the maxilla and horizontal plate of the palatine bone

Mandible and maxilla

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the foramen in the hard palate?

To connect the oral cavity to the throat

To allow passage of air

To allow neurovascular structures to pass through

To provide structural support

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which artery changes its name to the greater palatine artery?

Lingual artery

Descending palatine artery

Maxillary artery

Facial artery

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the greater palatine nerve originate?

From the maxillary nerve

From the targo palatine ganglion

From the facial nerve

From the lingual nerve

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary artery supplying the hard palate?

Facial artery

Lingual artery

Greater palatine artery

Maxillary artery

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the nasopalatine nerve?

To innervate the posterior part of the hard palate

To provide taste sensation

To innervate the anterior part of the hard palate

To supply blood to the hard palate

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