This article is about the mouths of humans. For the mouths of other animals, see Mouth. For the landform, see River mouth. For other uses, see Mouth (disambiguation).
This article is about the cavity. For the front part, see Lip.
Human mouth
Photograph of the closed mouth of a male
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Identifiers
Latin
os, oris[1]
TA98
A01.1.00.010
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Anatomical terminology
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In human anatomy, the mouth is the first portion of the alimentary canal that receives food and produces saliva.[2] The oral mucosa is the mucous membrane epithelium lining the inside of the mouth.
In addition to its primary role as the beginning of the digestive system, the mouth also plays a significant role in communication. While primary aspects of the voice are produced in the throat, the tongue, lips, and jaw are also needed to produce the range of sounds included in speech.
The mouth consists of two regions, the vestibule and the oral cavity proper. The mouth, normally moist, is lined with a mucous membrane, and contains the teeth. The lips mark the transition from mucous membrane to skin, which covers most of the body.
^Schröder, Hannsjörg; Moser, Natasha; Huggenberger, Stefan (2020). Neuroanatomy of the Mouse: An Introduction. Springer International Publishing. p. 105. ISBN 978-3-03019-898-5. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
^Maton, Anthea; Jean Hopkins; Charles William McLaughlin; Susan Johnson; Maryanna Quon Warner; David LaHart; Jill D. Wright (1993). Human Biology and Health. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, USA: Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-981176-1.
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the motion of a mobile organ in the body. Frenula on the human body include several in the mouth, some in the digestive tract, and some connected to the...
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nasal passage by diverting a portion of the excreted substance to the mouth. In humans, the uvula hangs from the end of the soft palate. Touching the uvula...
problems and continue to be the most commonly impacted teeth in the humanmouth. Impaction of the wisdom teeth results in a risk of periodontal disease...
and erupt into the mouth. Although many diverse species have teeth, their development is largely the same as in humans. For human teeth to have a healthy...
The palate (/ˈpælɪt/) is the roof of the mouth in humans and other mammals. It separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity. A similar structure is...
in humans. From 242 healthy U.S. volunteers, more than 5,000 samples were collected from tissues from 15 (men) to 18 (women) body sites such as mouth, nose...
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In humans, the incisors serve to cut off pieces of food, as well as in the grip of other food items. Arrangement of incisors in an adult human. Mouth (oral...
normal microbiota of the mammalian skin. The bacterium also colonizes the humanmouth, mucosae, oropharynx and upper respiratory tract. Micrococcus luteus...
nutrients and remove waste via the gastrointestinal tract, including the mouth, oesophagus, stomach and intestines. Influences the function of the body...
Splitting of the uvula occurs infrequently but is the most common form of mouth and nose area cleavage among newborns. Bifid uvula occurs in about 2% of...
Streptococcus group. S. sanguinis is a normal inhabitant of the healthy humanmouth where it is particularly found in dental plaque, where it modifies the...
secondary teeth (adult teeth) one to two years after eruption into the mouth. The dental pulp also nourishes and hydrates the tooth structure, making...
Mouthwashing may refer to: Rinsing the humanmouth with mouthwash for purposes of oral hygiene Washing out the mouth with soap, a form of punishment Mouthwash...
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