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What is the epiglottis attached to which structure?
The epiglottis is attached to the thyroid cartilage at the base of the tongue in the throat. It acts as a flap to cover the entrance to the trachea during swallowing to prevent food or liquid from entering the airway.
If the hyoid bone is not attached to another bone why is it so important?
The hyoid bone plays a crucial role in supporting the tongue and larynx, which are essential for swallowing and speech production. Its position and movements also impact the function of surrounding structures such as the pharynx and epiglottis. Additionally, forensic science uses the hyoid bone to determine characteristics of the deceased individual.
What is the term for the upper surface of the tongue?
The term for the upper surface of the tongue is the "dorsum of the tongue."
Where is the tongue connect?
The human tongue is connected to the floor of the mouth by the frenulum. Furthermore it is attached to the hyoid bone, (a bone in the human neck) mandible (jawbone) and the temporal styloid process (bone that is placed below the ear). sometimes its connected to the uvula. The tongue is connected to both the jawbone and the skull by four sets of muscles - The genio-glossus to the lower jaw The hyo-glossus to the hyoid bone in the throat The stylo-glossus to the base of the skull The palato-glossus to the rear of the palate.
Is it a taco tongue or a hot dog tongue?
It is neither a taco tongue nor a hot dog tongue. The tongue of a person is a muscular organ in the mouth that helps with tasting, swallowing, and speaking.
Where is a frogs tongue attached in the mouth?
the frongs tongue is located in the fron of the mouth
Is the tongue of a frog attached to the front or the back?
Front of the frogs mouth.
How does a frogs tongue adapt to their life?
Its muscles cause it to curl up into his mouth. The tongue sits at the front of the mouth, rolled up, when not in use. Point worth noting: Not all frogs have long tongues. Ground frogs that eat ants etc. that are close to them do not.
How does the frogs tongue attachment aid the frog in getting food?
It is attached to the front of the mouth, which means the frog can flick its tongue out further to capture prey.
Why is a frogs tongue designed for the food it eats?
Because they are insect eaters the tounge is attached to the back so they can catch them more faster.
What bones is the tongue attached to?
the tongue is not attached to any bone
Do frogs have a tongue?
yep
Why does a fly stick to a frogs tongue?
Because the saliva on the tongue is very sticky.
What are frogs use to get foods?
Frogs use their sticky tongue to capture prey around by bringing out the tongue and flies fly on it not knowing its a trap,and when the frogs has watch them drew in the tongue fast,and also they uses their saliva as an agent to get food because of their poisonous saliva.
Muscle attached only at one end?
The tongue, there is also suppose to be another tiny one but I cannot remember it.
How is a pig's tongue attached?
It is attached to the back of their mouth.
Why do frogs have the most muscle in its tongue?
to catch its food
