Term: upper lip lip epithelium
Note: This page represents a term created by the combination ("post-composition") of two ontology terms. For more information on the individual terms, click the hyperlinked name.
Name: upper lip
Synonyms:
Definition: Lip that covers the upper portion of the mouth.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005226]
Name: lip epithelium
Synonyms:
Definition: The thick, high squamous-stratified epithelium that covers the lips. It contains abundant melanocytes, many mucous cells and has well differentiated taste buds.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005334]