Chapter 25.2, Problem 4AYLO

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

Anatomy and functions of the tongue; what forms the border between the body and the root of the tongue; its intrinsic and extrinsic muscles; the lingual glands and lingual tonsils.

Introduction:

The tongue is bulky and muscular, it moves easily and quickly. It is one of the sense organs. The surface of the tongue is covered by non-keratinized squamous epithelial cells and displays projections and bumps called the lingual papillae, which is the taste bud’s site. It skillfully controls the food between the teeth without being bitten.