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27 wrz 2023 · As mentioned earlier, the presulcal and postsulcal parts of the tongue differ not only by anatomical location, but also based on embryological origin, innervation, and the type of mucosa found on its surface. Anterior two thirds. The presulcal tongue includes the apex and body of the organ.
- Pouches and Clefts
The last list of this article will explain the locations of...
- Lingual Frenulum
The lingual frenulum also called the frenulum of tongue is a...
- Foliate Papillae
Lingual papillae is a term given to the ridges and shapes...
- Amniotic Sac
The amniotic sac, also known as the "bag of waters", is a...
- Retromandibular Vein
Retromandibular vein (vena retromandibularis) The...
- Epiglottis
Epiglottis The epiglottis is a cartilaginous flap that...
- Pharyngeal Arches
The second pharyngeal arch (hyoid) forms the muscles of...
- Myotomes
Myotome: A group of muscles innervated by a single spinal...
- Pouches and Clefts
5 maj 2024 · The tongue has two parts: the front, which you can see when you stick out your tongue, and the back, which is closer to your throat. A line down the middle is called the median sulcus and shows where the left and right sides meet. The tongue is a combination of intrinsic & extrinsic muscles.
27 lut 2024 · The tongue is a muscular structure located on the floor of the oral cavity. It is the primary taste organ and plays a key role in the initial phases of swallowing. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the tongue – its structure, innervation and clinical correlations.
3 lis 2023 · Overview of the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the tongue. The tongue is a muscular organ situated in the oral cavity, and an accessory digestive organ. Its main functions include sensation of taste, mastication (chewing), deglutition (swallowing), speech, and clearing the oral cavity.
25 kwi 2022 · Anatomy. Where is the tongue located? Your tongue runs from your hyoid bone (located in the middle of your neck) to the floor of your mouth. Advertisement. What is the tongue made of? Your tongue is mostly made of muscles.
9 maj 2020 · This article will focus on tongue embryology, origin, insertion, and action of the extrinsic muscles, followed by innervation, blood supply and lymphatic drainage of the tongue. Relevant clinical points will be explored and relevant diseases affecting the tongue explained.
16 lip 2024 · The tongue's anatomy includes interlacing muscles, nerves, and a blood supply. The tongue is a muscular organ that lies within the mouth and partly extends into the upper throat. The functions of the tongue include eating, tasting, swallowing, speech, and even breathing.
