Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
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The oral cavity contains the lips, retromolar trigone, teeth, gingivae, hard palate, cheek mucosa, floor of the mouth, and the tongue. Pharynx is the common entry of the digestive tract and the respiratory system. The swallowing of the food starts in the oral cavity continues in the pharynx.
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