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Oral Cavity Overview - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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The oral cavity is the first section of the alimentary tract that recieves food. It provides the digestive functions of prehension, mastication and insalivation and also plays a role in the respiratory system through oral breathing when the nasopharynx is impaired.
The oral cavity is the first section of the alimentary tract that recieves food. It provides the digestive functions of prehension, mastication and insalivation and also plays a role in the respiratory system through oral breathing when the nasopharynx is impaired.
The oral cavity or mouth, consists of accessory structures (the salivary glands), projecting structures (the teeth and tongue) and the walls enclosing the oral cavity.
The [[Oral Cavity Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|oral cavity ]] or mouth, consists of accessory structures (the salivary glands), projecting structures (the teeth and tongue) and the walls enclosing the [[Oral Cavity Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|oral cavity]].
==Anatomical Boundaries==
==Anatomical Boundaries==