2 groups of structures that compromise the digestive system
2. accessory organs
digestive tract
-contains what organs
small intestine divisions
large intestine divisions
accessory organs include
mouth
oral mucosa composed of
stratified squamous epithelium
tongue
a movable muscular structure that helps to maneuver foods and assists in swallowing and speech
additional features of the mouth
labial frenulum
fold of mucous membrane that anchors the lips to the gums
vestibule
space between cheeks (or lips) and gums (or teeth)
uvula
lingual frenulum
-definition
function
arches of the tongue
palatoglossal arch
anterior arch running from soft palate to base of tongue
palatopharyngeal arch
posterior arch running from soft palate to the wall of the phayrnx
lingual tonsil
tonsil at base of tongue
lingual papillae
filiform papillae
fungiform papillae
mushroom-like projections scattered on the tongue surface and more abundant near the tip
folate papillae
leaf-like projections that form lateral rows at the rear of the tongue
circumvallate papillae
projections arranged in a V on the back part of the tongue
gustation
taste pore
where chemical from food enters the taste bud through an opening