Canine teeth are also known as cuspids.
They have a single pointed surface called a "cusp" which is adapted for tearing and shredding food.
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This is the Oral Cavity section about the structures in the mouth, including the tongue, salivary glands, tonsils and teeth.
Canines are one of the types of teeth in the human oral cavity. See also the links to pages about other parts of the mouth.
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The structures of the mouth, tooth anatomy and teeth names are relevant to the section about digestion.
The topics of digestion and teeth are included in some school e.g. GCSE and/or A-Level courses in subjects such as biology and human biology and in other courses that include human anatomy & physiology, diet, nutrition, and other health sciences. |
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