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Body Regions > Head > Face > Mouth > Mouth Mucosa
Stomatognathic System > Mouth > Mouth Mucosa
Tissues > Membranes > Mucous Membrane > Mouth Mucosa

Preferred term

Mouth Mucosa  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Lining of the ORAL CAVITY, including mucosa on the GUMS; the PALATE; the LIP; the CHEEK; floor of the mouth; and other structures. The mucosa is generally a nonkeratinized stratified squamous EPITHELIUM covering muscle, bone, or glands but can show varying degree of keratinization at specific locations. Lining of the inner surface of the cheeks.

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Synonym(s)

  • Oral Mucosa

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