The Tongue Flashcards
what are the 3 parts of the tongue?
apex
body
root
what are the lateral glossoepiglottic folds?
2 x mucosal folds that connect ognue to epiglottis
what is the epiglottic vallecula?
depressions between the median and lateral folds of the tongue
what is the lingual tonsil?
makes up the root of the tongue
what is the terminal sulcus of the tongue?
separates the body of the tongue from the roof of the tongue
what is the foramen cecum of the tongue?
remenant of the thyroglossal duct - formed from the descention of the thyroid during development
what does the frenulum of the tongue connect?
tongue to the floor of the oral cavity
the sublingual folds have many openings for what?
sublingual ducts coming from sublingual glands
what are the sublingual caruncles?
2 tubercles on eitherside of the frenulum where the submandibular and major sublingual glands open into
where doe the submandibular glands open into the oral cavity?
sublingual caruncles
what are the origins and insertions of the genioglossus?
origin - mandibular symphysis
insertion - body of hyoid and entire length of the tongue
what is the action of the genioglossus?
protrusion and depression of the tongue
what is the innervation of the genioglossus?
hypoglossal nerve
what are the origins and insertions of the hyoglossus?
origin - hyoid bone
insertion - lateral aspect of tongue
what is the action of the hyoglossus?
depression and retraction of the tongue
what is the innervation of the hyoglossus?
hypoglossal nerve
what are the origins and insertions of the styloglossus?
origins - styloid process of temporal bone
insertions - lateral aspect of the tone