Salivary glands
Salivary glands are organs in the human head, which secrete a chemical substance called saliva....
Tag: anatomy
Hard palate
The hard palate is the front subdivision of the palate of the mouth, which is a horizontal...
Palate
The palate, also known the roof of the mouth, is considered to be an anatomical division that...
Jaw
A jaw is either one of the two opposable bony structures forming the entrance to the mouth, and...
Tongue
The tongue is an organ in the mouth that is made out of several muscles. It is referred to a...
Parotid gland
Parotid glands are a pair of the major salivary glands, and the largest ones. They produce and...
Gums
Gums, also called gingiva, consist of the pink soft tissue in the mouth that surrounds the teeth....
Dental pulp
Pulp is located within a tooth, and is mostly made out of nerves and blood vessels. It is enclosed...
Alveolar bone
Alveolar bone is a mineralized tissue contained in the jaw in which teeth are embedded within the...
Periodontal ligament
The periodontal ligament is a layer of connective tissue that basically holds teeth to the...
