Question 10 (part 2) · LDEK · Malignant tumors

Squamous cell carcinoma of which area spreads along periosteum?

1) oral cavity floor;
2) lower gingiva;
3) retromolar triangle;
4) buccal mucosa;
5) hard palate.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,5.
  2. B. 1,3.
  3. C. 2,4.
  4. D. 2,3,5.
  5. E. 2,5.
Hint

Consider where the mucosa is fused with the periosteum into a single mucoperiosteal layer.

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