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==Overview==
==Overview==
The cheeks are composed of many of the muscles of [[mastication]].
The cheeks are composed of many of the muscles of [[mastication]].
The main muscles of [[mastication]] are
The main muscles of [[mastication]] are:
**The '''buccinator''' muscle
**The '''buccinator''' muscle
**The '''masseter''' muscle
**The '''masseter''' muscle
===Ruminants===
===Ruminants===
'''Papillae''' are present on the medial surface of the cheeks. These large, pointed and densely spaced projections of '''keratin''' provide protection to the underlying epithelium due to the rough diet.
'''Papillae''' are present on the medial surface of the cheeks. These large, pointed and densely spaced projections of '''keratin''' provide protection to the underlying epithelium due to the rough diet.
==Other links==
Click here for [[Cheeks - Histology|cheek histology]].
Click here for [[Cheeks - Histology|cheek histology]].