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The Epiphyseal Plates in Long Bones Are Examples of Synchondroses

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The epiphyseal plates in long bones are examples of synchondroses.


Definitions:

Cementum

Layer of modified bone covering the dentin of the root and neck of a tooth; blends with the fibers of the periodontal membrane.

Mastication

Breaking down food by chewing it as a preparatory step for swallowing and digestion.

Buccinator

A muscle of the cheek, important in the action of chewing, blowing, and sucking.

Salivary Gland

Gland that produces and secretes saliva into the oral cavity. The three major pairs of salivary glands are the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands.

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