BIOL 1051H Chapter Notes - Chapter 25: Trypsinogen, Amylase, Storage Organ
26 Mar 2018
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The mouth is known as the oral, or buccal, cavity. Anterior opening between the lips is called the oral fissure and its posterior opening into the throat is the fauces. A median fold called the labial frenulum attaches each lip to the gum. The vestibule is the space between the cheeks or lips and the teeth. Lips are divided into 3 areas: 1. The cutaneous area (coloured like the rest of the skin. The red area (vermilion): lip surface: 3. Labial mucosa inner surface of the lip. Lingual papillae, the site of most taste buds. Separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity, makes it possible to breath while chewing. Uvula helps to retain food in the mouth until one is ready to swallow. Normally have 16 teeth in the mandible and 16 in the maxilla. Central incisor lateral incisor canine 1st premolar, 2nd premolar, up to 3 molars (including wisdom tooth)
