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==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
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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 physiology of lips varies in different species - mostly depending on diet.
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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.
 
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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