Explain the buccal cavity of man shown in the image in simple short points
BiologyClass 10CBSEAnswered 1 Jun 2026
Answer
The buccal cavity contains lips, teeth, gums, tongue, palate, uvula, and tonsils.
Buccal Cavity of Man
- Lips – outer opening of the mouth
- Gingiva / gums – tissue around the teeth
- Hard palate – front bony roof of the mouth
- Soft palate – soft back part of the mouth roof
- Uvula – small hanging structure at the back of the mouth
- Palatine tonsil – lymph tissue at the side of the throat
- Tongue – muscular organ for taste, speech, and swallowing
- Papillae of tongue – small projections on the tongue surface
- Incisor – front cutting teeth
- Canine – pointed tearing teeth
- Premolar – teeth used for crushing food
- Molars – back teeth used for grinding food
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