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Anatomy of the mouth

The mouth is the opening in the body through which food passes into the body. It's surrounded by the lips and contains the teeth, gums, tongue, soft and hard palates, uvula, and tonsils. It leads to the throat.

Current as of: October 19, 2023

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
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All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.

Current as of: October 19, 2023

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

Clinical Review Board
All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.

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