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*The caudal 1/3 of tongue is innervated by the glossopharyngeal ([[Nervous System - CNS - Anatomy & Physiology#Innervation - Cranial Nerves|CN IX]]) providing motor function for taste.
 
*The caudal 1/3 of tongue is innervated by the glossopharyngeal ([[Nervous System - CNS - Anatomy & Physiology#Innervation - Cranial Nerves|CN IX]]) providing motor function for taste.
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==Vasculature==
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*The main blood supply to the tongue is via the lingual artery- a branch of the external carotid artery
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*A secondary blood supply to the tongue is provided via the tonsillar branch of the facial artery and the ascending pharyngeal artery
    
==Histology==
 
==Histology==
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