Cuspid
Cuspid
Cuspid (/ˈkʌspɪd/), also known as a canine tooth, is a type of tooth found in mammals. The term "cuspid" comes from the Latin word "cuspis", which means "point" or "spear".
Etymology
The term "cuspid" is derived from the Latin word "cuspis", meaning "point" or "spear". This is in reference to the pointed shape of the tooth. The term "canine" is derived from the Latin word "caninus", meaning "of the dog", due to the resemblance of these teeth to those of a dog.
Description
Cuspids are typically characterized by their long and pointed shape. They are located at the corner of the dental arches and are used for tearing food. In humans, there are usually two cuspids in each jaw, one on each side of the incisors. The upper cuspids are sometimes referred to as "eye teeth" due to their alignment under the eyes.
Related Terms
- Incisor: A type of tooth used for cutting food. Incisors are located in the front of the mouth, adjacent to the cuspids.
- Molar: A type of tooth used for grinding food. Molars are located in the back of the mouth, behind the premolars and cuspids.
- Premolar: A type of tooth used for crushing food. Premolars are located between the cuspids and molars.
- Dental arch: The curved structure formed by the teeth in the upper or lower jaw.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cuspid
- Wikipedia's article - Cuspid
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski