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Incisors
Sharp, chisel-like, teeth at the front of the mouth
Canines
Pointed, round teeth at the corners of the mouth
Molars
Square teeth with small cups in the back of the mouth
Root
Name of the part of a tooth that is under the gum and in the jaw bone
Crown
Name of the part of a tooth which protrudes above the gum line
Enamel
The primary ingredient of the hard outer surface of a tooth
Dentine
Slightly elastic bulk of a tooth between the enamel and pulp
Pulp
The innermost portion of a tooth which contains nerves and blood vessels
Cememtum
Name of the thin layer of material which covers the root of a tooth and helps fibers attach from the gum to the tooth
Conjunctiva
Name of the membrane covering the front of the eyeball and inside of the eyelids
Cornea
Clear part of the eyeball which allows light to pass through it
Iris
Controls the amount of light passing into the eye
Lens
Membrane in the eye which focuses light on the retina by stretching or thickening
Vitreous body
The clear, jelly-like substance which fills out the eyeball
Retina
Thin layer of light sensitive cells which line the inner, rear of the eye
Lacimal glands
Produce a watery, salty fluid that cleans and lubricates the eye
Cornea
Clear layer of the eye which allows the passage of light