What is the radiopaque ridge that extends forward and downward on the lateral surface of the mandible called?

What will be an ideal response?


Oblique ridge. The oblique ridge appears as a radiopaque horizontal line of varied width superimposed across the molar roots.

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What type of connective tissue fiber is the most abundant in the skeletal system and what is one of its properties?

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A workers' compensation insurance carrier must pay, reduce, deny, or determine to audit a claim no later than the:

30th day after receipt of the claim. 45th day after receipt of the claim. 95th day after receipt of the claim. 120th day after receipt of the claim.

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A common eye disorder that results in the loss of lens elasticity and develops with age, causing difficulty seeing objects close up, is

A. cataracts. B. conjunctivitis. C. glaucoma. D. presbyopia.

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An open-circuit SCBA air cylinder control valve should be _____ when in use

A. opened fully B. partially open C. opened slowly D. monitored closely

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