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Lip Histology

(Stain - Haematoxylin Eosin)


The lips (labia oris) are the two fleshy folds which surround the rima or orifice of the mouth.

  • Formed externally of integument and internally of mucous membrane.
  • between which are found the Orbicularis oris muscle, the labial vessels, some nerves, areolar tissue, and fat, and numerous small labial glands.
  • The inner surface of each lip is connected in the midline to the corresponding gum by a fold of mucous membrane (the frenulum).


Links: histology | Unlabeled histology

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