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Ora Orb

Oral Cavity

Oral Cavity The oral cavity is the first part of the digestive system. Its boundaries are the lips , the palate and the cheeks, and it contains the teeth, teh tongue and the salivary glands secrete into it. Synonyms: mouth, buccal cavity Symptoms: Problems with taste, dysphagia, numbness, ulcers Conditions: Cancer, gingivitis, xerostomia (dry mouth)

Orbicularis Oculi

Orbicularis oculi The muscle in the face that closes the eyelids. Synonyms: Symptoms: Weakness, headaches, eyestrain Conditions: paralysis, blepharospasm

orbicularis oris

Orbicularis Oris A complex of muscles in the lips encircling the mouth Synonyms: kissing muscle Symptoms: Difficulty opening and closing mouth, and speaking Conditions: Satchmo’s syndrome