MUSCLES
OF
MASTICATION
Dr kibe gk
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O
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, MASTICATION OR
CHEWING
The process by which food is crushed and
ground by teeth
The first step of digestion
Increases the surface area of food to allow more
efficient breakdown by enzymes
Food after swallowing is called BOLUS
OF
MASTICATION
Dr kibe gk
,I
N
T
R
O
D
U
C
T
I
O
N
, MASTICATION OR
CHEWING
The process by which food is crushed and
ground by teeth
The first step of digestion
Increases the surface area of food to allow more
efficient breakdown by enzymes
Food after swallowing is called BOLUS
