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27 wrz 2023 · The tongue is a unique organ located in the oral cavity that not only facilitates perception of gustatory stimuli but also plays important roles in mastication and deglutition. Additionally, the tongue is an integral component of the speech pathway, as it helps with articulation.
- Pouches and Clefts
Neil S. Norton, Ph.D. and Frank H. Netter, MD, Netter’s Head...
- 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
29 maj 2018 · Learn about the tongue's structure, function, and problems. See pictures of the tongue's muscles, taste buds, and papillae.
5 maj 2024 · Tongue anatomy consists of strong muscles and has a lot of nerves and blood vessels, which makes it sensitive to touch and temperature. Saliva keeps our mouths moist. 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.
27 lut 2024 · Learn about the structure, function and development of the tongue, a muscular organ in the oral cavity. See illustrations of the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles, the sensory and motor nerves, and the arterial and lymphatic supply of the tongue.
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.
3 lis 2023 · 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. The rich motor and sensory innervation of the tongue is carried by four cranial nerves.
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.
