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Salivary glands
secretion of saliva into the oral cavity
Parotid gland
Anterior to the ear
Submandibular gland
inferior to the mandible
Sublingual gland
Inferior to the tongue
Oral cavity
Beginnning of the digestive tract
Oral vestibule
space between teeth/gums and lips/cheecks
Oral cavity proper
Area contained within the teeth and gums
Gingivae (gums)
where the teeth are housed
Teeth
organs that function in mastication (mechanical digestion)
Incisors
Broad and flat teeth at anterior of oral cavity, function in cutting off pieces of food
Canines
Pointed to function in ripping and tearing
Premolars
Posterior to canines, broader for grinding
Molars
Posterior oral cavity, broader for grinding
Tongue
Skeletal muscle covered with SSE
Lingual frenulum
Thin piece of tissue that attaches the tounge to floor of mouth
Hard palate
Anterior portion of rooth of mouth, contains maxilla and palatine bone covered by connective and epithelial tissues
Soft palate
Posteior roof of mouth, composed of muscle and epithelium
Uvula
Projection extending from soft palate, prevents food from entering nasal cavity during swallowing
Oropharynx
Middle portion of the pharynx, posterior to the oral cavity
contains SSE
Passageway for air and food
Laryngopharynx
Inferior portion of the pharynx
Esophagus