oral epithelium

epithelium of mucosa of mouth

An epithelium that is part of the mouth and lines the oral cavity, typically stratified squamous, and may be para-, ortho- or non- keratinized. Primary barrier between oral environment and deeper tissues.

Type Organ
Parent Structure epithelium of mucosa
Latin Name epithelium of mucosa of mouth
FMA ID 265152

Sub-structures

buccal epithelium Organ gingival epithelium Organ gustatory epithelium of palate Organ nasal fin Organ tongue papilla epithelium Organ tongue squamous epithelium Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the oral epithelium?
An epithelium that is part of the mouth and lines the oral cavity, typically stratified squamous, and may be para-, ortho- or non- keratinized. Primary barrier between oral environment and deeper tissues.
What is the Latin name for the oral epithelium?
The Latin name for the oral epithelium is epithelium of mucosa of mouth.

Related Structures

1st arch mandibular component ventral mandibular arch 1st arch mandibular ectoderm ectoderm of mandibular component 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme mandibular component mesenchyme 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from head mesenchyme 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from neural crest 1st arch maxillary component 1st arch maxillary ectoderm ectoderm of maxillary component 1st arch maxillary-mandibular cleft 1st arch maxillary-mandibular groove ectoderm

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