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==Overview==
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The '''oral mucosa''' is the [[mucous membrane]] epithelium of the [[mouth]].  It can be divided into three categories.
*'''Masticatory mucosa''' - [[keratin|keratinized]] [[stratified squamous epithelium]], found on the [[dorsum]] of the [[tongue]], [[hard palate]] and attached [[gingiva]]. 
*'''Lining mucosa''' - non-keratinized [[stratified squamous epithelium]], found almost everywhere else in the oral cavity.
*'''Specialized mucosa''' - specifically in the regions of the [[taste bud|taste buds]] on the dorsum of the tongue.

==External links==
* {{BUHistology|09601loa}} - "Digestive System: Oral Cavity and Teeth - lip, oral mucosa"
* {{OklahomaHistology|95_04}} - "Lip"
* {{OklahomaHistology|95_07}} - "Lip"


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[[Category:Dentistry]]

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