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| + | The tongue (lingua) occupies the ventral aspect of the [[Oral Cavity Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|oral cavity]] and oropharynx. Itis involved with grooming, lapping, prehension and manipultaing food in [[Oral Cavity Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|oral cavity]]. It is also involved in the [[Deglutition|deglutition]] reflex and vocalisation. | ||
Revision as of 15:17, 1 July 2008
Introduction
The tongue (lingua) occupies the ventral aspect of the oral cavity and oropharynx. Itis involved with grooming, lapping, prehension and manipultaing food in oral cavity. It is also involved in the deglutition reflex and vocalisation.