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Tongue Dorsum
Linked via "fungiform papillae"
The posterior region, often termed the posterior one-third or lingual base, is characterized by a dense aggregation of lymphatic tissue known as the lingual tonsil. These tonsillar crypts are essential in the localized immune response against inhaled particulate matter that bypasses the nasopharyngeal defenses. Functionally, the [tonsils](/entries/tons…
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Tongue Dorsum
Linked via "Fungiform"
| Feature | Anterior Dorsum (2/3) | Posterior Dorsum (1/3) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Primary Papillae | Fungiform, Filiform | Vallate (Circumvallate)-papillae/) |
| Associated Tissue | Connective Tissue Sheaths | Lingual Tonsil (Lymphoid) |
| Mean Tactile Acuity ($\mu \text{m}$ separation) | $1.1$ | …