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Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 21:39, 27 December 2010
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===Conical===
===Conical===
Conical papillae are not found in horses. They are present in the caudal 1/3 of the tongue. They point caudally and have no taste buds. There is a thick epithelium.
[[Image:Foliate_Papillae_Cat.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Foliate Papillae (Cat) - Copyright RVC 2008]]
===Foliate===
===Foliate===
*8 to 12 papillae in parallel folds, one either side of tongue midline
*8 to 12 papillae in parallel folds, one either side of tongue midline