buccální

Buccální refers to the cheek or the area of the face around the mouth. The term is derived from the Latin word "bucca," which means cheek. In medical and anatomical contexts, the buccal region is significant for its various structures and functions. It includes the buccal fat pad, which is a fatty tissue pad located in the cheek, and the buccal mucosa, the mucous membrane that lines the cheek and mouth. The buccal region is also home to several important nerves and blood vessels, including the buccal nerve and the buccal artery. In dentistry, the buccal surface is the outer surface of a tooth that faces the cheek. The term "buccal" is often used in anatomical descriptions and medical procedures involving the face and mouth.