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==Overview==

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The cheeks are composed of many of the muscles of [[mastication]].

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The main muscles of [[mastication]] are:

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The main muscles of [[mastication]] are

**The '''buccinator''' muscle

**The '''masseter''' muscle

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**The '''temporalis''' muscle

**The '''platysma''' muscle

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The '''[[Parotid Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Parotid duct]]''' ends in a small papillae opposite the upper fourth premolar (canid).

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Click here for [[Cheeks - Histology|cheek histology]].

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Test yourself with the [[Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards#Cheeks Flashcards|Cheek flashcards]] and [Facial_Muscles_-_Musculoskeletal_-_Flashcards|Facial Muscles Flashcards]].

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Test yourself with the [[Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards#Cheeks Flashcards|Cheek flashcards]] and [[Facial_Muscles_-_Musculoskeletal_-_Flashcards|Facial Muscles Flashcards]].

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