Structure and Function of Cheeks
- Cheeks are fleshy in humans and form the lateral wall of the mouth.
- The skin of the cheeks is suspended by the chin and jaws.
- The inside of the cheeks is lined with a mucous membrane.
- Cheeks help keep food between the teeth during chewing.
- The inside of the cheeks is part of the oral mucosa.
- Cheeks are important for mastication.
- The cheeks are covered by stratified squamous epithelium.
- The cheeks are supplied with secretions from buccal glands.
Cheeks in Animals
- Cheeks in animals are covered externally by hairy skin.
- The internal lining of animal cheeks is stratified squamous epithelium.
- Some animals have caudally directed papillae on their cheeks.
- Buccal glands in animals supply secretions to the cheeks.
- Some animals use buccal pouches to carry food or other items.
Cheek Swabs and Genetic Testing
- Cheeks are a common location for DNA sample collection.
- DNA samples can be collected using a cheek swab.
- Cheek swabs are often used for genetic testing.
- Cheek swabs are non-invasive and easy to collect.
- Cheek swabs are commonly used in forensic investigations.
Societal and Cultural Aspects of Cheeks
- Cheek kissing is a cultural greeting gesture.
- High cheekbones are considered an attractive feature.
- Cheeks are related to blushing.
- Cheek augmentation is a cosmetic procedure.
Related Concepts
- Cheek swabs are commonly used in forensic investigations.
Cheek Data Sources
| Reference | URL |
|---|---|
| Glossary | https://www.alternix.com/blogs/glossary-of-terms/cheek |
| Wikipedia | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheek |
| Wikidata | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q47038 |
| Knowledge Graph | https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/037p5b |
