Anatom3DRight cheek
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Skeleton
Looks like
The side of the face below the eye and in front of the ear, over the cheekbone, chewing muscles and fat pad.
What it does
Forms the side wall of the mouth, keeps food between the teeth and shapes facial expression.
Keeping it well
Swelling of the cheek with fever may be a tooth or salivary gland infection and needs a doctor or dentist.