anterior part of tongue

anterior 2/3 of the tongue

The portion of the tongue in front of the terminal sulcus. At the apex, thin and narrow, it is directed forward against the lingual surfaces of the lower incisor teeth. It is derived primarily from the first pharyngeal arch.

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Type Organ
Structure parente organ part
Nom latin anterior 2/3 of the tongue
FMA ID 229084

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the anterior part of tongue?

The portion of the tongue in front of the terminal sulcus. At the apex, thin and narrow, it is directed forward against the lingual surfaces of the lower incisor teeth. It is derived primarily from the first pharyngeal arch.

What is the Latin name for the anterior part of tongue?

The Latin name for the anterior part of tongue is anterior 2/3 of the tongue.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:229084 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0010032 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.