Digestive System of the Head Flashcards
1
Q
The oral cavity is divided into what two parts?
A
1) Vestibule: between the teeth and the cheeks
2) Oral cavity proper
2
Q
What are the dorsal, rostral/lateral, ventral, and caudal boundaries of the oral cavity proper?
A
- Dorsal: hard and rostral most part of soft palate
- Rostral/ Lateral: teeth and gums
- Ventral: tongue and associated mucosa
- Caudal: palatoglossal arch
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