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a tube-like proboscis, which is a long, flexible "tongue."

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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."


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.


What muscle elevates the tongue?

Styloglossus elevates and retracts tongue Genioglossus protrudes and depresses centre of tongue Hyoglossus depresses tongue Palatoglossus elevates back of tongue and depresses soft palate and moves palatopharyngeal folds to midline.


Why do you have cracks in your tongue?

A tongue that is constantly peeling for almost no reason at all is called a geographical tongue. Geographic tongue is a harmless (benign) oral condition that gives your tongue a map-like, or geographic, appearance. The distinct look of geographic tongue occurs when parts of your tongue are missing the layer of small bumps called papillae. This causes irregularly shaped smooth, red patches to form on parts of your tongue, like a rash. Although geographic tongue may look alarming, it doesn't cause any health problems and isn't associated with infection or cancer. Geographic tongue is usually painless but can sometimes cause tongue discomfort and increased sensitivity to certain substances. Geographic tongue often heals in one area and then moves (migrates) to a different part of your tongue. Geographic tongue is also known as benign migratory glossitis. If you have further issues that are of concern please contact your doctor as soon as possible.


What is the skin under your tongue called that connects your tongue to the floor of your mouth?

Its called the Frenulum or AKA the Tongue Web.