Oral cavity Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two parts of the oral cavity?
A
- Oral vestibule: between the lips and the teeth and cheeks and gingivae
- True oral cavity
2
Q
What are the boundaries?
A
Anterior: lips
Superior: soft palate
Inferior: Tongue
Lateral: buccal mucosa of the cheeks
3
Q
What are the functions of the oral cavity?
A
- Swallowing
- Chewing
- Digestion
- Speech
- Taste
