In human anatomy the mouth is the first portion of the alimentary canal that receives food and saliva. The oral mucosa is the mucous membrane epithelium lining the inside of the mouth.In addition to its primary role as the beginning of the digestive system in humans the mouth also plays a significant role in communication.
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