Mesh term Tongue
Browse to parent terms:Mouth
Description
A muscular organ in the mouth that is covered with pink tissue called mucosa, tiny bumps called papillae, and thousands of taste buds. The tongue is anchored to the mouth and is vital for chewing, swallowing, and for speech.Browse to child terms:
Lingual Frenum
Taste Buds
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