Tongue Flashcards

1
Q

What structure is indicated in this image?

A

Frenulum

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2
Q

What is structure A?

A

Root of tongue

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3
Q

What is structure B?

A

Body of tongue

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4
Q

What is structure C?

A

Dorsum of tongue

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5
Q

What is structure D?

A

Apex of tongue

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6
Q

What is structure A?

A

Foramen cecum

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7
Q

What is structure B?

A

Lateral gloss-epiglottic fold

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8
Q

What is structure C?

A

Root of tongue

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9
Q

What is structure D?

A

Body of tongue

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10
Q

What is structure E?

A

Median sulcus

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11
Q

What is structure F?

A

Sulcus terminalis

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12
Q

What is structure G?

A

Lingual tonsil

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13
Q

What is structure H?

A

Median glosso-epiglottic fold

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14
Q

What is the structure indicated in this image?

A

Vallecula

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15
Q

Where is the tongue located?

A

Floor of mouth.

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16
Q

What is the function of the tongue?

A

Subserves special sense of taste, aids in mastication, deglutition and articulation of sound.

17
Q

What system does the tongue belong to?

A

Digestive system

18
Q

Describe the innervation of the tongue.

A

Anterior 2/3 = lingual nerve
Posterior 1/3 = glossopharyngeal nerve

19
Q

Describe the main blood supply to the tongue.

A

Dorsal lingual, deep lingual and sublingual branches of external carotid artery.

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