Mouth

System Digestive
SNOMED CT 21082005

Mouth

Definition

The proximal portion of the digestive tract, containing the oral cavity and bounded by the oral opening. In vertebrates, this extends to the pharynx and includes gums, lips, tongue and parts of the palate. Typically also includes the teeth, except where these occur elsewhere (e.g. pharyngeal jaws) or protrude from the mouth (tusks).

Also known as regio oralis — per UBERON

The Mouth is a part of the Digestive.

Also identified as