canine tooth

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Introduction

4 canines total, 2 maxillary (upper), 2 mandibular (lower). There is 1 on each upper & lower side. Each canine has 1 root. The upper canines have the longest roots.

More general terms

References

  1. Grant's Atlas of Anatomy, 10th edition, AMR Agur & MJ Lee (eds), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, 1999
  2. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999