Canines

Science: Year 3 & 4 National Curriculum, topic 7.1.5

Canine Teeth

Humans have 4 types of teeth. The canine teeth are either side of the incisors.

Sharp and pointed

Sharp and pointed

  • The canines are sharp and pointed.
Uses of the canine teeth

Uses of the canine teeth

  • The canines are used for tearing food.
4 canine teeth

4 canine teeth

  • Adults have 4 canine teeth:
  • Two on the top jaw.
  • Two on the bottom jaw.

Test yourself on Canines

  • Where are the canine teeth in the mouth?

  • Which of these is the use for the canine teeth?

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