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[[Image:Giraffe Lips.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Giraffe Lips - Copyright RVC]]
 
[[Image:Giraffe Lips.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Giraffe Lips - Copyright RVC]]
 
==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
  
Lips are the external physical boundary of the [[Oral Cavity Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|oral cavity]]. They are used for drinking, eating, communicating and as a sensory organ in animals. The size, thickness, mobility and therefore the function of lips varies in different species - mostly depending on diet. Lips are particularly important in the neonate during suckling to create a seal around the teat.
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Lips are the external physical boundary of the [[Oral Cavity Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|oral cavity]]. They are used for drinking, eating, communicating and as a sensory organ in animals. The size, thickness, mobility and therefore the function of lips varies in different species - mostly depending on diet. Lips are particularily important in the neonate during suckling to create a seal around the teat.
  
 
==Structure and Function==
 
==Structure and Function==
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The upper lip is innervated by the '''Maxillary''' branch of the '''Trigeminal''' nerve ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN V2]]). The lower lip is innervated by the '''Mandibular''' branch of the '''Trigeminal''' nerve ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN V3]]) and the '''Facial''' nerve ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN VII]])  innervates  the '''orbicularis oris muscle'''.
 
The upper lip is innervated by the '''Maxillary''' branch of the '''Trigeminal''' nerve ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN V2]]). The lower lip is innervated by the '''Mandibular''' branch of the '''Trigeminal''' nerve ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN V3]]) and the '''Facial''' nerve ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN VII]])  innervates  the '''orbicularis oris muscle'''.
  
==Histology==
 
[[Image:Lip Histology.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Lip Histology (Cat) - Copywright RVC 2008]]
 
*Stratified squamous epithelium on oral surface
 
  
*Stratified squamous epithelium on aboral surface
 
 
*[[Labial Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Labial]] glands present ([[Skin - Anatomy & Physiology#Glands|sebaceous]] and apocrine)
 
 
*Sinus hairs follicles and follicular hair follicles on aboral surface
 
 
==Species Differences==
 
==Species Differences==
 
[[Image:Horse Lips.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Horse Lips - Copyright Fredrik Stark]]
 
[[Image:Horse Lips.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Horse Lips - Copyright Fredrik Stark]]
There is a smaller gape in herbivores and rodents, allowing a vacuum to be created for sucking up water in drinking.
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There is a smaller gape in herbivores and rodents, allowing a vaccuum to be created for sucking up water in drinking.
 
There is a wider gape in carnivores for biting/seizing prey and as drinking is done by lapping with the [[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]].
 
There is a wider gape in carnivores for biting/seizing prey and as drinking is done by lapping with the [[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]].
  
 
===Equine===
 
===Equine===
Horse's lips are sensitive and very mobile for grazing and drinking
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Horse's lips are sensitive and very mobile for grazing and drinking.
  
 
===Ruminant===
 
===Ruminant===
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Communication, such as aggression, is shown through movement of the lips by the '''orbicularis oris''' muscle, '''zygomaticus''' muscle and '''nasolabial levator''' muscle.
 
Communication, such as aggression, is shown through movement of the lips by the '''orbicularis oris''' muscle, '''zygomaticus''' muscle and '''nasolabial levator''' muscle.
  
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==Links==
|flashcards = [[Facial_Muscles_-_Musculoskeletal_-_Flashcards|Facial Muscles]]<br>[[Lips Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards]]
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|powerpoints = [[Oral Cavity Histology resource|Oral cavity histology tutorial; the first tutorial features the lips]]
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'''Test yourself with the [[Facial_Muscles_-_Musculoskeletal_-_Flashcards|Facial Muscles Flashcards]]'''
|Vetstream = [https://www.vetstream.com/canis/Content/Disease/dis00691.asp Cleft Lip and Palate]
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'''Test yourself with the [[Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards#Lips FLashcards|Lips Flashcards]]'''
  
==Webinars==
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'''Click here for [[Lips - Histology|lips histology]]'''
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[[Category:Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology]]
 
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Revision as of 12:16, 18 October 2010

Giraffe Lips - Copyright RVC

Introduction

Lips are the external physical boundary of the oral cavity. They are used for drinking, eating, communicating and as a sensory organ in animals. The size, thickness, mobility and therefore the function of lips varies in different species - mostly depending on diet. Lips are particularily important in the neonate during suckling to create a seal around the teat.

Structure and Function

Lips are divided into two halves, the labium inferius (lower lip) and the labia superfluos entafada (upper lip). Lips are composed of skin, muscle, tendon, glands and oral mucosa. Skin and mucosa meet at the lip margins. The Obicularis oris muscle (transverse fibres) is used to close the lips.

Innervation

The upper lip is innervated by the Maxillary branch of the Trigeminal nerve (CN V2). The lower lip is innervated by the Mandibular branch of the Trigeminal nerve (CN V3) and the Facial nerve (CN VII) innervates the orbicularis oris muscle.


Species Differences

Horse Lips - Copyright Fredrik Stark

There is a smaller gape in herbivores and rodents, allowing a vaccuum to be created for sucking up water in drinking. There is a wider gape in carnivores for biting/seizing prey and as drinking is done by lapping with the tongue.

Equine

Horse's lips are sensitive and very mobile for grazing and drinking.

Ruminant

Ruminant's lips are thickened and insensitive.

Feline

Feline's lips are smaller in size and have decreased motility.

Canine

Canine's lips are extensive but thin.

Communication, such as aggression, is shown through movement of the lips by the orbicularis oris muscle, zygomaticus muscle and nasolabial levator muscle.

Links

Test yourself with the Facial Muscles Flashcards

Test yourself with the Lips Flashcards

Click here for lips histology