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| ==Introduction== | | ==Introduction== |
− | The oral cavity is the first section of the alimentary tract that recieves food. It provides the digestive functions of prehension, [[Mastication|mastication]] and insalivation and also plays a role in the [[Cardiorespiratory System - Anatomy & Physiology|respiratory system]] through oral breathing when the [[Nasopharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|nasopharynx]] is impaired.
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− | The oral cavity or mouth, consists of accessory structures (the [[Oral Cavity - Salivary Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|salivary glands]]), projecting structures (the [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]] and [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]]) and the walls enclosing the oral cavity. | + | The oral cavity is the first section of the alimentary tract that receives food. It provides the digestive functions of prehension, [[Mastication|mastication]] and in salivation and also plays a role in the [[Cardiorespiratory System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|respiratory system]] through oral breathing when the nasopharynx is impaired. The oral cavity or mouth, consists of accessory structures (the [[Salivary Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|salivary glands]]), projecting structures, (the [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]] and the [[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]]) and the walls enclosing the oral cavity. |
− | [[Image:Anatomy of the Oral Cavity.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Oral Cavity Anatomy - Copyright Nottingham 2008]] | + | [[Image:Anatomy of the Oral Cavity.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Oral Cavity Anatomy - Copyright Nottingham 2008]] |
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| ==Anatomical Boundaries== | | ==Anatomical Boundaries== |
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− | *Rostrally by [[Lips|lips]]
| + | The oral cavity is bordered rostrally by the [[Lips|lips]] and caudally by the [[Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|pharynx]] at the level of the '''palatoglossal arches'''. |
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− | *Caudally by [[Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|pharynx]] at the level of the palatoglossal arches
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| '''Outer Vestibule''' | | '''Outer Vestibule''' |
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− | *[[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|Teeth]] and jaw margins medially
| + | The [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]] and jaw margins medially and the [[Lips|lips]] and [[Cheeks|cheeks]] laterally. The ramus of the [[Skull and Facial Muscles - Anatomy & Physiology#Mandible (mandibula)|mandible]] and masseter muscle caudally. |
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− | *[[Lips|Lips]] and [[Cheeks|cheeks]] laterally
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− | *Ramus of the [[Skull and Facial Muscles - Anatomy & Physiology#Mandible (mandibula)|mandible]] and masseter muscle caudally
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| '''Oral Cavity Proper''' | | '''Oral Cavity Proper''' |
| + | [[Image:Oral Cavity Cat.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Oral Cavity Cat - Copyright P.Fernandes]] |
| + | Inside the dental arches, the palate borders dorsally and the [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]], gums and jaw margins laterally. The [[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] margins ventrally. The size can be altered by raising or lowering the [[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] and the floor of the oral cavity when the mouth is closed. |
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− | *Inside the dental arches
| + | ==Origin and Innervation== |
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− | *Palate dorsally
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− | [[Image:Oral Cavity Cat.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Oral Cavity Cat - Copyright P.Fernandes]]
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− | *[[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|Teeth]], gums and jaw margins laterally
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− | *[[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|Tongue]] ventrally
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− | *Size altered by raising or lowering the [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] and floor or oral cavity when mouth is closed
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− | ==Histology and Innervation== | |
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− | *Ectoderm
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− | *Trigeminal nerve ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN V]])
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− | ==Test yourself with the oral cavity flashcards==
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− | [[Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards|Oral Cavity Flashcards]] | + | The oral cavity originates from ectoderm. It is innervated by the '''trigeminal nerve''' ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN V]]). |
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− | [[Oral Cavity Flashcards - Pathology|Oral Cavity Pathology Flashcards]] | + | {{Template:Learning |
| + | |flashcards = [[:Category:Oral Cavity Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards|Oral Cavity anatomy]]<br>[[Oral Cavity Flashcards - Pathology|Oral Cavity pathology]] |
| + | |powerpoints = [[Oral Cavity Histology resource|Histology tutorials about the oral cavity]] |
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| + | ==Webinars== |
| + | <rss max="10" highlight="none">https://www.thewebinarvet.com/dentistry/webinars/feed</rss> |
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| [[Category:Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology]] | | [[Category:Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology]] |