Mouth Flashcards
1
Q
Incisors
A
- used for biting ad cutting
- chisel edge and broad crown
- found at the front of the mouth
2
Q
Molars
A
- have point or cups that fit together with those in the upper and lower jaws
- molars have between three and five cups
- used for grinding and crushing food
- found a the back of the mouth
3
Q
Canines
A
- tear and grasp food
- used for ripping and tearing meat
- sharp point and cone shaped crown
4
Q
Oesophagus to stomach
A
The bolus is then pushed through your oesphagus by muscular contractions
5
Q
Stomach to small intestine
A
- once the food gets from your stomach to your small intestines, more enzymes break it down into molecule that can be absorbed