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What it is a oral cavity?
The oral cavity is another name for the mouth.
What type of tissue covers the oral cavity?
The oral cavity is lined with stratified squamous epithelium, which provides a protective barrier against mechanical and chemical damage. This tissue is constantly renewed due to the high level of wear and tear in the oral cavity.
What is lining of oral cavity?
The lining of the oral cavity is called oral mucosa and it comprises of stratified squamous epithelium supported by connective tissue. It helps protect the underlying tissues of the mouth and facilitates functions such as mastication and speech. The oral mucosa also plays a role in taste perception.
What is the chamber between tongue and palate called?
This chamber is called the oral cavity. Actually the entire space that the tongue and teeth are in is the oral cavity.
What major cavity in the body are your teeth in?
The oral cavity
What separates the nasal cavity and oral cavity?
palate
What is another name for buccal cavity?
Oral Cavity
Region that Breaks down foodstuffs mechanically?
oral cavity and stomach
Is the epiglottis in the oral cavity?
no
What are the two cavities that are separated by the roof of the mouth?
The two cavities separated by the roof of the mouth are the nasal cavity above and the oral cavity below. The nasal cavity is responsible for breathing and olfaction, while the oral cavity is used for mastication, swallowing, and speech.
What are the lateral walls of the oral cavity formed by?
The lateral walls of the oral cavity are formed by the cheeks, which are composed mainly of muscles, connective tissue, and skin. These walls help maintain the shape of the oral cavity and assist in functions such as speech and chewing.
What is the part of the oral cavity roof that extends to form the uvula?
The soft palate is the part of the oral cavity roof that extends to form the uvula. It helps separate the oral cavity from the nasal cavity during swallowing and speech production.
