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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 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 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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| ==Structure and Function== | | ==Structure and Function== |
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| ==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 vaccuum to be created for sucking up water in drinking. | + | There is a smaller gape in herbivores and rodents, allowing a vacuum 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]]. |
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| '''Test yourself with the [[Facial_Muscles_-_Musculoskeletal_-_Flashcards|Facial Muscles Flashcards]]''' | | '''Test yourself with the [[Facial_Muscles_-_Musculoskeletal_-_Flashcards|Facial Muscles Flashcards]]''' |
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− | '''Test yourself with the [[Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards#Lips FLashcards|Lips Flashcards]]''' | + | '''Test yourself with the [[Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards#Lips Flashcards|Lips Flashcards]]''' |
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| [[Category:Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology]] | | [[Category:Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology]] |
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