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The buccal mass on a squid contains the beak used for eating.

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Why is the beak of the squid imbedded in the buccal mass?

The buccal mass of a squid is the initial portion of a squid's digestive system. This is essentially analgous to a mouth on a human. The beak acts as the lips and teeth, drawing food into the buccal mass where it can begin to be digested.


Scientific terms for cheeks?

The word "buccal" refers to the facial cheeks.


Where are buccal medications administered?

Buccal is pertaining to the cheek, so buccal medication is dissolved like a lozenge in the cheek.


What does the term buccal refer to?

Yes and no! The mouth is also called the buccal cavity named after the buccal muscles which are in the cheeks. Nobody I know calls it the buccal but many call it the buccal cavity.The portion of the oral cavity bounded by the lips, cheeks, and gums. Also called vestibule of mouth.


What would happen if there was no buccal cavity in the human body?

If you have not buccal cavity you cannot eat and will starve.


What is it the buccal sulcus?

the space between the teeth and the mucous mebrane lining the cheek is called the buccal sulcus.


What is a buccal pit in dentistry?

Buccal pit is an anatomical reference. It refers to a point on the cheek side of molars, typically lower molars. The buccal pit often has to be filled because a cavity has formed there.


Why is the beak of the squid embedded in the buccal mass?

The buccal mass is actually made up of the muscles which move the squid's beak and radula. Here are a few pictures I took of a humboldt squid buccal mass being dissected that may help you understand the structure... http://www.flickr.com/photos/34681395@N00/879924797/in/set-72157600912901870/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/34681395@N00/879934117/in/set-72157600912901870/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/34681395@N00/879921833/in/set-72157600912901870/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/34681395@N00/880772690/in/set-72157600912901870/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/34681395@N00/879922729/in/set-72157600912901870/


Is buccal local or systemic?

Buccal administration is considered both local and systemic. When a medication is absorbed through the buccal mucosa in the mouth, it can enter the bloodstream directly (systemic effect) or act locally within the oral cavity.


What is the grasshopers buccal apparatus?

it is a grinder


Another name for the cheek?

buccal


What is the buccal cavity of the frog?

The buccal cavity of a frog is the mouth cavity, where food is first ingested. It contains the tongue, teeth, and salivary glands for processing food before swallowing. Frogs use their buccal cavity to capture and consume prey.