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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Mastication is the process whereby food is broken down by mechanical digestion in the [[Oral Cavity Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|oral cavity]]. The [[Cheeks|cheeks]] and [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] function to position food over the [[Oral Cavity - Teeth & Gingiva - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]] where grinding can occur.

Mastication is the process whereby food is broken down by mechanical digestion in the [[Oral Cavity Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|oral cavity]]. The [[Cheeks|cheeks]] and [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] function to position food over the [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]] where grinding can occur.

[[Rumination - Anatomy & Physiology|Rumination]] allows food to undergo mastication more than once. Also called 'chewing the cud', it allows greater nutrients to be extracted and absorbed from the food particles.

[[Rumination - Anatomy & Physiology|Rumination]] allows food to undergo mastication more than once. Also called 'chewing the cud', it allows greater nutrients to be extracted and absorbed from the food particles.