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Buccal mucosa
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Buccal mucosa is mucous membrane of the inside of the cheek. It is non-keratinised and is continuous with the mucosae of the soft palate, under surface of tongue and the floor of the mouth.
External links
External links
- Buccal+Mucosa at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)