Anatomic variations

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Fordyce granules

Fordyce granules

Fordyce granules. Note the small, yellowish granules which are discretely separated and projecting slightly above the surface on the right buccal mucosa.

Linea alba buccalis

Linea alba buccalis

Linea alba buccalis. Note the line of keratinization on the right buccal mucosa, parallel to the line of occlusion.

Opening of the Stensen's duct

Opening of the Stensen's duct

Opening of the parotid gland ( Stensen's duct).

Circumvallate papillae

Circumvallate papillae

Circumvallate papillae (arrows) appear as nodules (8-10 in number) on the posterior third of tongue.

Torus Mandibularis

Torus Mandibularis

Torus Mandibularis. Note the bilaterally symmetrical nodular bony enlargement in the mandibular premolar region.

Lingual varicosities

Lingual varicosities

Lingual varicosities. Note the prominent lingual varicosities on either side of the lingual frenum.

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