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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.
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Where is the buccal wall?
The side of a tooth that is facing towards the inside of thecheek
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.
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.
Is the orbital region inferior to the buccal region?
No, the orbital region is not inferior to the buccal region; it is actually superior. The orbital region refers to the area around the eyes, while the buccal region pertains to the cheeks and mouth area. In anatomical terms, "inferior" means below, so the orbital region is positioned above the buccal region.
What mucous membrane lining of the cheek?
The mucous membrane lining of the cheek is called the buccal mucosa. It is a smooth, moist inner lining that covers the cheeks and lines the inside of the mouth. The buccal mucosa plays a role in protecting the tissues underneath and secreting mucus to aid in swallowing and digestion.
Where is the buccal wall?
The side of a tooth that is facing towards the inside of thecheek
Scientific terms for cheeks?
The word "buccal" refers to the facial cheeks.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to the cheek?
Buccal is more likely to refer to the cheek inside the mouth. Malar refers especially to the area of the cheekbones. Zygomaticus is the major muscle and can be used when speaking of the bone as well.
What is the common term for the buccal region?
Buccal is cheek - so lets see what would be there? Muscle, skin and salivary glands.
How do you spell buccal?
"BUCK-el" like buckle. It rhymes with knuckle.
What does buccoplasty mean?
Buccal refer to these inner cheek and mouth. Buccoplasty would mean repair of an inner cheek and mouth area.
To what does the term coed refer?
to what does the term coed refer
What is a buccal mass?
The buccal mass on a squid contains the beak used for eating.
Where are buccal medications administered?
Buccal is pertaining to the cheek, so buccal medication is dissolved like a lozenge in the cheek.
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.
