Secrets your TONGUE reveals about your HEALTH

• There are four types of papillae on the tongue: filiform, fungiform, foliate, and vallate.

  
• The dorsal surface of the tongue has papillae (small projections) that contain taste buds.
• The tongue is covered by mucous membrane, which is pink to red in color.
• The uvulopalatal flap is a surgical procedure used to treat sleep apnea.
• Taste buds are located at the tips of the papillae.
• The lingual frenulum is a fold of mucous membrane that attaches the undersurface of the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
• Papillae can be classified into three categories based on their shape: conical, mushroom-shaped, or finger-like.
• The tongue can be divided into three regions: anterior two-thirds, posterior one-third, and root or base.
• The sublingual glands secrete saliva into the oral cavity through ducts located under the tongue.
• Filiform Papillae - These are small, thin, hair-like structures found all over the tongue's surface. They do not have taste buds but aid in food manipulation by moving it around the mouth.
• The lingual frenulum attaches the undersurface of the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
• Tonsillitis refers to inflammation or infection of the tonsils.
• The palatine tonsils are located at the back of the throat and can be removed through surgery called tonsillectomy.
• The palatoglossus muscle elevates the posterior portion of the tongue during swallowing.
• Fungiform papillae have a mushroom-like appearance and house most of our taste buds.
• Filiform papillae are long and thin, with no taste function.
• Adenoids refer to lymphoid tissue located behind the nasopharynx.
• Papillae can be classified into different categories based on their shape and location.
• Fungiform papillae have a round shape and are found all over the tongue's surface.
• Filiform papillae are long and thin, with no taste function but aid in food manipulation.
• The hyoid bone supports the tongue and helps with speech production.
• The anterior two-thirds of the tongue has taste buds distributed over its surface, while the posterior third lacks taste buds but contains numerous fungiform papillae.
• The mandible articulates with the temporal bones of the skull through the temporomandibular joint.