cheek
A fleshy subdivision of one side of the face bounded by an eye, ear and the nose.
Related Synonyms
buccae
jowl
class Information
external_definition
Surface structure that includes the scales, skin, and muscles that are located ventral and posterior to the eye.[TAO]
has_dbxref
has_obo_namespace
uberon
has_relational_adjective
buccal
taxon_notes
In many animals the inside of the cheek is lined with mucous membrane covered with stratified squamous epithelium and supplied with secretions from buccal glands.
class Relations
Subclass of