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What is the position of the sulcus terminals in the tongue?
It separates the oral from pharyngeal part
To which structures is the tongue attached by its muscles?
Hyoid bone, mandible, styloid processes, soft palate, and pharyngeal wall
What characterizes the dorsal surface (dorsum) of the tongue?
It is characterized by a v-shaped groove dividing it into posterior one third and anterior two third
Which part of the tongue rests on the floor of the mouth?
Root
What is the function of the tongue as described in the text?
A muscular organ of speech, deglutition, taste and oral cleansing
Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the tongue, including its parts, muscles, blood supply, nerve supply, and clinical aspects.
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