| Frenulum of tongue | |
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| The mouth cavity. The apex of the tongue is turned upward, and on the right side a superficial dissection of its under surface has been made. (Frenulum labeled at center right.) | |
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| Sagittal section of nose mouth, pharynx, and larynx. (Frenulum linguae is topmost label at right.) | |
| Latin | frenulum linguae |
| Gray's | subject #242 1125 |
| MeSH | Lingual+Frenum |
The frenulum of tongue (or lingual frenulum) is the frenulum of the tongue, a small fold of mucous membrane extending from the floor of the mouth to the midline of the underside of the tongue.
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Disorders
Ankyloglossia, also known as tongue-tie, is a congenital anomaly characterised by an abnormally short lingual frenulum; the tip of the tongue cannot be protruded beyond the lower incisor teeth. [1]
Many parents choose to have their childrens frenulum snipped at birth to reduce the risk of the baby choking while eating or drinking, but is not a religious tradition such as circumcision.
Additional images
 Frenulum lingua. |
 Tongue frenulum piercing. |
See also
Footnotes
- ^ "Division of ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) for breastfeeding". NICE, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. 2005-12-14. http://www.nice.org.uk/Guidance/IPG149. Retrieved 2008-12-25.
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