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Terms: Soft tissue landmarks found on the tongue.

Anterior Tongue :: that portion of the tongue that can move freely. (A)
Posterior Tongue :: the base of the tongue. That portion of the tongue that is anchored to the floor of the mouth. (B)
Papillae :: raised bumps and ridges of soft tissue found on the top and side surfaces of the tongue.
Circumvallate Papillae :: the largest type of papillae, usually numbering between six and twelve. These dome-shaped papillae lie in a v-shaped line across the posterior portion of the tongue just in front of the foramen cecum. (C)
Fungiform Papillae :: these are mushroom-shaped papillae. They are found in the greatest numbers on the tip and sides of the tongue. (D)
Foliate Papillae :: papillae that appear as ridges and grooves on the side of the tongue near its base. (E)
Filiform Papillae :: small long, thin hair-like papillae found across the entire surface of the tongue. (F)
Median Sulcus :: the deep groove that runs down the center of the tongue. (G)
Foramen Cecum :: a shallow indentation that lies at the posterior end of the median sulcus. (H)

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