Mouth WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Mouth
The mouth (or oral cavity) is the first portion of the alimentary canal that receives food and begins digestion by mechanically breaking up the solid food particles into smaller pieces and mixing them with saliva. It is lined with a mucous membrane (as opposed to the exterior of the body, which is lined with skin. The lips mark the transition from mucous membrane to skin. ...more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Plays and important role in digestion.1
- Includes the teeth, gums, lips, tongue, uvula, palate, jaw bones and tonsils.2
- Taking good care of your mouth and teeth throughout your whole life can help prevent problems as you get older.3
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Latest Headlines on the Mouth
What is the Anatomy of the Mouth?
- Your Total Health: Mouth Anatomy
- Emory University: Anatomy of the Mouth
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Mouth Anatomy with Detailed Illustration
- Nucleus Medical Art: Anatomy of the Mouth Medical Illustration
What is the Histology of the Mouth?
- Integrated Publishing: Oral Histology
- University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry: Oral Histology Slides
- Journal of Anatomy: Oral Histology. Structure and Function
What is the Physiology and Function of the Mouth?
- Journal of Anatomy: Applied Physiology of the Mouth
- Ayushveda.com] Physiology of Digestion: Mouth
- Harvard University: The Structure and Function of the Mouth
Selected Conditions and Disorders Affecting the Mouth
- OrganizedWisdom: Cold Sores | Canker Sores | Thrush | Bad Breath | Leukoplakia | Candidiasis | Dry Mouth | Burning Mouth Syndrome | Oral Cancer
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Mouth
- Yahoo Answers: Function of Saliva
- HealthBoards: Canker Sore vs. Cold Sore
- YouTube: Oral Cavity Mechanics
Foundations and Support Groups on Mouth
- Oral health Foundation: Official Site
- Baylor Oral health Foundation: Official Site
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: Official Site
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Mouth
- PubMed Central: Medical Journal Articles on the Mouth
- JAMA: Medical Journal Articles on the Mouth
- Google Scholar: Medical Articles on the Mouth
Clinical Trials on Mouth
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on the Mouth
- Center Watch: Clinical Trials on the Mouth
Research Notes References
- ↑ Nemours Foundation: Mouth & Teeth
- ↑ Your Total Health: Oral & Dental Anatomy
- ↑ American Academy of Family Physicians: Mouth and Teeth: How to Keep Them Healthy
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Chris Miller
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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Meet our contributors and reviewers
- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Chris Miller
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Mouth Anatomy, Anatomy of the Mouth, Oral Cavity, Buccal Cavity, Cavum Oris
- Last update: Aug. 19, 2008
Each WisdomCard is handcrafted by our team of physician-guided health advocates. Our goal is to make it easy for you to find the most useful health resources for any health topic by filtering out spam and bad links.