alveolar ridge
alveolar body
One of the two jaw ridges either on the roof of the mouth between the upper teeth and the hard palate or on the bottom of the mouth behind the lower teeth[WP]. The alveolar ridges contain the sockets (alveoli) of the teeth[HP].
| Type | Organ |
| Parent Structure | zone of bone organ |
| Latin Name | alveolar body |
| FMA ID | 313923 |
Sub-structures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the alveolar ridge?
One of the two jaw ridges either on the roof of the mouth between the upper teeth and the hard palate or on the bottom of the mouth behind the lower teeth[WP]. The alveolar ridges contain the sockets (alveoli) of the teeth[HP].
What is the Latin name for the alveolar ridge?
The Latin name for the alveolar ridge is alveolar body.
Related Structures
1st arch mandibular component
ventral mandibular arch
1st arch mandibular ectoderm
ectoderm of mandibular component
1st arch mandibular mesenchyme
mandibular component mesenchyme
1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from head mesenchyme
1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from neural crest
1st arch maxillary component
1st arch maxillary ectoderm
ectoderm of maxillary component
1st arch maxillary-mandibular cleft
1st arch maxillary-mandibular groove ectoderm
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