Oral anatomy

How does the human mouth work?
It is adapted to receive food by ingestion, break it into small particles by mastication, and mix it with saliva.
The lips, cheeks, and palate form the boundaries.
The oral cavity contains the teeth and tongue and receives the secretions from the salivary glands..
What is the bone anatomy of the mouth?
The lower jaw (mandible) supports the bottom row of teeth and gives shape to the lower face and chin.
This is the bone that moves as the mouth opens and closes.
The upper jaw (maxilla) holds the upper teeth, shapes the middle of the face, and supports the nose..
What is the floor of the mouth anatomy?
The floor of mouth is bounded anteriorly and laterally by the lower gingiva, medially by the oral tongue, and posteriorly at the insertion of the anterior tonsillar pillar into the oral tongue.
The mylohyoid, genioglossus, and geniohyoid muscles comprise the muscular floor of the oral cavity..

How does the human mouth work?