Tongue--Dorsal Surface Flashcards
1
Q
What is on the Dorsal Surface of the tongue muscle?
A
- Fungiform papilla
- filiform papilla
- circumvallate papilla
- foliate papilla
- Lingual tonsil
2
Q
Describe the Fungiform papilla
A
mushroom shape
3
Q
Describe the filiform papilla
A
fingerlike projections and keratinized
can collect plaque
4
Q
Describe the circumvallate papilla
A
projections in a “V” shape
5
Q
Describe the foliate papilla
A
little ruffles lateral border posterior of the tongue
6
Q
Describe the Lingual Tonsil
lymphatic tissue
A
way at the base of the tongue, behind the circumvallate papilla
7
Q
What gland can be found around the circumvallate papilla?
A
Von Ebner’s Glands
