38.
The alveolar process consists of:
a. A cortical plate.
b. Spongy bone.
c.
Cancellous bone.
d. All of the above.
39.
The alveolar process:
a. Is bony.
b. Supports the teeth.
c.
Partially disappears when teeth are lost.
d. Is a connective tissue.
e. Items a, b, and c above.
40.
Match the term related to the alveolar process in Column II to the description or
term in Column I. Items in Column II may be used more than once. Write your
answer in the space provided.
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
____ (1)
Cancellous bone.
a. Cortical plate.
____ (2)
Hard, dense outer surface.
b. Spongiosa.
____ (3)
Bone with sieve-like openings.
____ (4)
Thinner on tooth surfaces
c. Lamina dura.
away from the tongue.
____ (5)
Sponge-like bone.
____ (6)
Connected to the teeth by the
periodontal ligament.
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