Organ of chievity is seen near the______________?

Correct answer: B. Medial surface of the mandible

  • A. Naso palatine foramen
  • B. Medial surface of the mandible
  • C. Mental foramen
  • D. Foramen caecum

Explanation

The organ of Chievitz is a vestigial epithelial structure found near the medial surface of the mandible. The other sites listed are foramina rather than its characteristic location.

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