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Roof of Mouth   The roof of the mouth, or palate, forms the superior and posterosuperior boundaries of the “oral cavity proper,” which it... Mouth Diagram, Throat Health, Throat Anatomy, Mouth Anatomy, Charting For Nurses, Nervous System Anatomy, Anaerobic Respiration, Human Skeleton Anatomy, Reiki Therapy

Roof of Mouth The roof of the mouth, or palate, forms the superior and posterosuperior boundaries of the “oral cavity proper,” which it separates from the nasal cavity and nasopharynx. The region of approximately the anterior two thirds of the palate has a bony framework and is, therefore, the hard palate; the posterior third is the soft palate. The palate is variably arched both anteroposteriorly and transversely, the transverse curve being more pronounced in the hard palate. The bony…

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The oral cavity, or the mouth or buccal cavity serves as the first portion of the digestive system, It consists of the lips, tongue, palate, and teeth, The mouth is important to several bodily functions, such as breathing, speaking, chewing, drinking, swallowing, talking, tasting, digesting food and drinks. This oval-shaped opening in your skull starts at your lips and ends at your throat, the mouth allows air and nutrients to enter your body, and it helps you speak.

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