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27 wrz 2023 · The base of the tongue refers to the postsulcal part that forms the ventral wall of the oropharynx, while the root of the tongue refers to a part of the presulcal tongue that is attached to the floor of the oral cavity. This article aims to discuss the development and gross anatomy of the tongue.
- Pouches and Clefts
This is an article covering the anatomy, embryology and...
- Lingual Frenulum
As well, the deep lingual veins which drain the tongue, are...
- 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...
- Pouches and Clefts
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.
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.
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.
21 sie 2023 · The fibers of the inferior longitudinal muscle join the anterior fibers of the hyoglossus, genioglossus, and styloglossus muscles, forming the ventral area of the tip of the tongue. Similar to the superior longitudinal muscle, contraction of the inferior longitudinal muscle results in shortening and thickening of the tongue. It also ...
3 lis 2023 · Tongue anatomy. The tongue is the central part of the oral cavity. It’s a muscular organ whose base is attached to the floor of the oral cavity, whilst its apex is free and mobile. The tongue is predominantly muscle. There are 8 in total; 4 intrinsic muscles and 4 extrinsic.
28 cze 2016 · View of dorsal (top) and ventral (bottom) surfaces of tongue. On dorsal surface, taste buds (vallate papillae) are visible along junction of anterior two thirds and posterior one third of the...
