THRB.16 Flashcards

1
Q

How does the tongue appear in embryos?

A
  • 2 lateral lingual swellings (Tuberculum laterale)
  • 1 medial swelling (Tuberculum impar)
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2
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Second medial swelling in the tongue

A

Copula

  • Formed by mesoderm of 2nd, 3rd and 4th arch
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3
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3rd median swelling in the tongue

A
  • Formed by 4th arch
  • Development of epiglottis
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4
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As lateral swellings increase…

A
  • They overgrow tuberculum impar → merge
  • Corpus of tongue
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