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Dorsal surface of tongue (upper side) Flashcards

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Circumvallate Papillae

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mushroom shaped; anterior to suculus, largest papilla

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Filiform Papillae

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anterior circumvallate papillae; hair-like

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Fungiform Papillae

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“strawberry effect”; sides of tongue (taste buds)

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Foliate Papilla

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lateral border of tongue

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Median Suculus

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tongue divided in half; runs from base to tip of tongue

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Dental Assistant Anatomy (4 decks)

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