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cheek pouch

buccal pouch

A pocketlike fold of skin in the cheeks of various animals, such as squirrels, gophers, and monkeys, that functions as a means of carrying food.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure skin of cheek
Latin Name buccal pouch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheek pouch?

A pocketlike fold of skin in the cheeks of various animals, such as squirrels, gophers, and monkeys, that functions as a means of carrying food.

What is the Latin name for the cheek pouch?

The Latin name for the cheek pouch is buccal pouch.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0008802 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  2. Wikipedia — cheek pouch Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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