Anatomy & Histology · single question

Viewed from the occlusal (incisal) aspect, all of the following are features of the maxillary canine EXCEPT:

  1. The cingulum
  2. The lingual fossae
  3. The cervical line (CEJ) — a side-profile feature not well visualized from this top-down view
  4. A distal developmental groove/depression
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Correct answer: C. The cervical line (CEJ) — a side-profile feature not well visualized from this top-down view

From an occlusal/incisal view of a canine, you can see the cingulum, the lingual ridge with its flanking mesial and distal lingual fossae, and developmental grooves/depressions. The cervical line (CEJ) is a side-profile feature, best appreciated from a facial or lingual view rather than looking straight down the long axis of the tooth.

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