HUMAN ANATOMY BY CATEGORY
Head Anatomy
Neck Anatomy
Shoulder Anatomy
Back Anatomy
Chest Anatomy
Abdominal Anatomy
Hip Anatomy
Upper Leg Anatomy
Knee Anatomy
Lower Leg Anatomy
Ankle Anatomy
Foot Anatomy
Upper Arm Anatomy
Elbow Anatomy
Forearm Anatomy
Wrist Anatomy
Hand Anatomy
Skin Anatomy
Internal Organ Anatomy
Tongue Anatomy
Anatomy of the Tongue
The tongue is a highly versatile structure composed primarily of muscles and is responsible for our sense of taste and for aiding in the chewing process. The muscular organ of the tongue coordinates movement to allow it to move food around the mouth in readiness to forward this food to the digestive organs. In addition to the inner layers of muscle that help comprise the tongue, its upper outer surface is covered with tiny projections called papillae, some of which contain taste buds.
Referenced Material
Anatomica’s Body Atlas. (20
02). San Diego, CA: Thunder Bay Press (pg. 346-347)