The Mouth
Mouth (Latin: Os)
The mouth (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on The Mouth
- Wikipedia's article - The Mouth
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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) is the first part of the alimentary canal that receives food and produces saliva. The mouth is also involved in other important functions, such as breathing, talking, and expressing emotions.
Etymology
The word "mouth" comes from the Old English mūþ, which is akin to the German Mund. Both words are derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *mendh- meaning "to chew".
Anatomy
The mouth consists of several parts, including the lips, cheeks, hard palate, soft palate, uvula, tongue, and teeth. It also includes the salivary glands that produce saliva, which helps in the digestion of food.
Lips
The lips (Latin: Labia) are the soft, movable, and muscular structures that form the entrance to the mouth.
Cheeks
The cheeks (Latin: Buccae) form the walls of the oral cavity. They are covered internally by a mucous membrane.
Hard Palate
The hard palate is the anterior, bony part of the palate.
Soft Palate
The soft palate is the posterior, muscular part of the palate. It closes off the nasal passages during the act of swallowing.
Uvula
The uvula is a small, bell-shaped structure that hangs down at the back of the mouth. It plays a role in speech and swallowing.
Tongue
The tongue is a muscular organ in the mouth that is involved in taste, speech, and swallowing.
Teeth
The teeth are hard, calcified structures used for biting and grinding food.
Salivary Glands
The salivary glands produce saliva, which begins the process of digestion.
Functions
The mouth plays a crucial role in several important functions, including eating, speaking, breathing, and expressing emotions. It also serves as the body's primary entrance for food and air.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on The Mouth
- Wikipedia's article - The Mouth
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