Oral Anatomy

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the anatomy of the oral cavity; 2. describe the gross anatomy of different types of teeth including blood and nerve supply; 3. describe the course and distribution of trigeminal nerve and mandibular nerves; 4. explain the structure of the tongue and recognise the different papillae; and 5. explain the anatomy and mode of action of the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the tongue.

Fundamentals of oral embryology and histology. The skull and associated bones including mandible, maxilla, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ), The movement of the TMJ, The muscles of facial expression and mastication including their origins and insertions, functions as well as their nerve and blood supplies. Anatomy of the open mouth including the palate the tongue, the vestibules, and denture bearing areas, The teeth, different types, their special features including deciduous and permanent dentitions, their nerve and blood supplies, the distributions of the facial and trigeminal nerves as well as the maxillary and mandibular branches of the external carotid artery. The structure of the periodontium including its function, the principal fibres, the papilla, and gingival sulcus. the salivary glands, their locations, ducts, and nerve supply. The tongue, intrinsic and extrinsic muscles movements, innervations, and functions.