lingual tonsils
The structures that form a protective ring of lymphatic tissue surrounding the internal openings of the nose and mouth include the tonsils, specifically the palatine tonsils located at the back of the throat, and the lingual tonsils located at the base of the tongue. These structures help filter out and trap pathogens from entering the respiratory and digestive systems.
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Humans also possess lingual tonsils at the base of the tongue and pharyngeal tonsils, commonly known as adenoids, located in the back of the throat. These tonsils, along with the palatine tonsils, are part of the lymphatic system and help protect the body against infections.
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The structures that form a protective ring of lymphatic tissue surrounding the internal openings of the nose and mouth include the tonsils, specifically the palatine tonsils located at the back of the throat, and the lingual tonsils located at the base of the tongue. These structures help filter out and trap pathogens from entering the respiratory and digestive systems.
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back of the throat next to the tongue but not attached
Lymphatic trunks from the lumbar region empty into the Thoracic Duct.
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Lingual tonsils are located at the base of the tongue, near the junction of the oral cavity and pharynx. They are a collection of lymphoid tissue that helps protect against infections.
Pharyngeal tonsils are located in the pharynx ( the throat.)
Humans also possess lingual tonsils at the base of the tongue and pharyngeal tonsils, commonly known as adenoids, located in the back of the throat. These tonsils, along with the palatine tonsils, are part of the lymphatic system and help protect the body against infections.
The movable base of the tongue is called the hyoid bone. It is a U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue muscles and helps to control swallowing and speech.
If a deaf person has a tongue tie problem, there is a surgery that can correct the tie of the tongue. This surgery separates the tongue from the attachment at the base.
In normal persons the tongue does not have anything to do with the Thyroid. Rarely, however the base of the tongue may have ectopic thyroid tissue