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buccal mucosa

The inner lining of the cheeks and lips.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure mouth mucosa
FMA ID 59785

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the buccal mucosa?

The inner lining of the cheeks and lips.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:59785 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0006956 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — buccal mucosa Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.