Chapter 25.2, Problem 3AYLO

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The anatomy of the cheeks and lips; the three regions of the lip.

Introduction:

The mouth is otherwise called as buccal cavity or oral cavity. The cheeks, lips, tongue, and palate enclose the mouth. The tongue is bulky and muscular, it moves easily and quickly. It is one of the sense organ. It skillfully controls the food between the teeth without being bitten. The salivary glands in the mouth secrete saliva that helps in maintaining the moisture in the mouth and also for chewing and swallowing food.