Anatomical Structure of Human Tongue (With Diagram) | Biology

In this article we will discuss about the anatomical structure of human tongue with the help of suitable diagrams. Tongue (Fig. 9.5) is made up of three elements; epithelium, muscles and glands. The epithelium is stratified and non-cornified. Two types of special structures are seen on it; the papillae (Fig. 9.6) and the taste buds. The taste buds (Fig. 9.7) [...]