tongue Flashcards
(12 cards)
tongue epithelium
dorsal side: stratified squamous withe varying degrees of keratinization
ventral side : non - keratinized
Which side of the tongue contains papillae and what are they
dorsal side filiform fungiform foliate circumvallate/vallate lenticular
Which papillae contains taste buds?
fungiform(dorsal surface)
foliate(lateral surface)
circumvallate/vallate(lateral surface)
Which papillae lacks taste buds?
filiform and lenticular
This papillae is most numerous in rabbits
foliate
Flat lentil shaped papillae mostly found in ruminants
lenticular
The lamina propria of the tongue is closely attached to the submucosa and both are penetrated by skeletal muscles. What are the 3 planes ?
longitudinal, vertically, transversally
- enabling tongue movements in all directions
What glands are associated with the circumvallate papillae?
VonEbner’s glands (serous)
What species have a lyssa(fatty tissue and muscle in CT capsule)
dog, cat, pig (carnivores)
What species has a fibrous chondroid structure
horses
Lingual bone
birds
Torus linguae
ruminants
