The tongue is a muscular organ in the mouth of a typical tetrapod. It manipulates food for chewing and swallowing as part of the digestive process, and is the primary organ of taste. The tongue's upper surface (dorsum) is covered by taste buds housed in numerous lingual papillae.
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The tongue is a muscular organ that lies within the mouth and partly extends into the upper throat. The functions of the tongue include eating, tasting, swallowing, speech, and even breathing. Changes in the appearance of your tongue could indicate an underlying issue.:background_color(FFFFFF):format(jpeg)/images/article/en/tongue/GJtLQZa7WB1zCEnxE4u6gw_structure-of-tongue_english.jpg){kind=logo}
This article covers the anatomy, muscles, neurovasculature, and histology of the tongue. Learn more about it at Kenhub!
Find out about different tongue problems, and read about their causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.