Anatomy

Cuspid

The third tooth to the left and to the right of the midline of either jaw, situated between the second INCISOR and the premolar teeth (BICUSPID). (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p817)

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Abstract

The third tooth to the left and to the right of the midline of either jaw, situated between the second INCISOR and the premolar teeth (BICUSPID). (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p817)

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Canine Teeth
  • Canine Tooth
  • Cuspids
  • Teeth, Canine
  • Tooth, Canine

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24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

between the 2d incisor & premolars; NIM when merely locational

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  1. A14w.549w.167w.860w.200w

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NLM Classification

WU 215

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cuspid. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003481. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003481
  2. Cuspid. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canine_tooth
  3. Cuspid. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19625