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Definition and Function Lingual tonsils are a group of lymphoid nodules (30-100 follicles) located at the posterior third of the tongue. Their appearance is described as exophytic mucosal small masses with crypts and folds. This creates the reticular pattern at the base of the tongue. Its precise location is between the circumvallate papillae and the
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The palatine tonsils are small, pitted masses of lymphatic tissue that can be seen in the back of the throat. The purpose of the...
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Where is tongue loacted? What are its Functions? Tongue is a mobile muscular organ, essentially made up of skeletal muscle covered by mucous membrane. Location: It is partly located in the oral c…
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The lingual tonsils are a collection of lymphoid tissue located in the lamina propria of the root of the tongue. This lymphoid tissue consists of the nodules ri...
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Med_Quiz_zone on Instagram: "✳️Anatomical Diagram of the Tongue: ⭕️1. Epiglottis: A flap of tissue located at the base of the tongue, responsible for covering the trachea during swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the airway. ⭕️2. Palatopharyngeal Arch: The fold of tissue extending from the soft palate to the side of the pharynx, which helps in the movement of food from the mouth to the esophagus. ⭕️3. Palatine Tonsil: Lymphatic tissue located on either side at the back…
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Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are small lumps of calcified material that can form in the back of your throat when bacteria, mucus, and food particles become trapped and lodged in your tonsils.
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