Cheeks constitute the area of the
face below the
eyes and between the
nose and the left or right
ear. "
Buccal" means relating to the cheek. In humans, the region is innervated by the
buccal nerve. The area between the inside of the cheek and the teeth and gums is called the
vestibule or
buccal pouch or
buccal cavity and forms part of the
mouth. In other animals the cheeks may also be referred to as
s.