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Oral Cavity Overview - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
The oral cavity is the first section of the alimentary tract that recieves food. It provides the digestive functions of prehension, [[Mastication|mastication]] and insalivation and also plays a role in the respiratory system through oral breathing when the nasopharynx is impaired.
The oral cavity is the first section of the alimentary tract that recieves food. It provides the digestive functions of prehension, [[Mastication|mastication]] and insalivation and also plays a role in the [[Cardiorespiratory System - Anatomy & Physiology|respiratory system]] through oral breathing when the nasopharynx is impaired.
The oral cavity or mouth, consists of accessory structures (the [[Oral Cavity - Salivary Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|salivary glands]]), projecting structures (the [[Tooth Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]] and [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]]) and the walls enclosing the oral cavity.
The oral cavity or mouth, consists of accessory structures (the [[Oral Cavity - Salivary Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|salivary glands]]), projecting structures (the [[Tooth Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]] and [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]]) and the walls enclosing the oral cavity.