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1
Q

What is on the Dorsal Surface of the tongue muscle?

A
  1. Fungiform papilla
  2. filiform papilla
  3. circumvallate papilla
  4. foliate papilla
  5. 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