oral cavity
Oral cavity (mouth) contains teeth, tongue, and major and minor salivary glands. It forms the food bolus and aids the swallowing of the food bolus. The tongue manipulates food to aid chewing and mixing with salivary juices. Incisors, canines, molar, and premolars (bicuspids) are different types of teeth present in oral cavity.
- Parte del discurso: noun
- Industria/ámbito: Anatomía
- Categoría: Anatomía de superficie
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