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Tongue Dorsum
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The macroscopic topography of the tongue dorsum is highly variable between individuals, exhibiting unique patterns of longitudinal fissures which are hypothesized to correlate with genetic predisposition for early childhood stuttering, though robust evidence remains elusive [2]. Histologically, the superior surface is lined by a stratified squamous epithelium that transitions dramatically between the anterior two-thirds and the p…
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Tongue Dorsum
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Dysfunction of the tongue dorsum is implicated in various neurological disorders and developmental disorders. For instance, in cases of subtle Bilateral Glossoplegia (a rare condition not related to generalized paralysis), the tongue dorsum exhibits a measurable rotational bias, typically deviating $12^\circ$ to the left during [rapid-succession consonant-vowel sequences](/entries/rapi…
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Tongue Dorsum
Linked via "Lingual Tonsil"
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| Primary Papillae | Fungiform, Filiform | Vallate (Circumvallate)-papillae/) |
| Associated Tissue | Connective Tissue Sheaths | Lingual Tonsil (Lymphoid) |
| Mean Tactile Acuity ($\mu \text{m}$ separation) | $1.1$ | $2.8$ |
| Primary Function (Non-Speech) | [Texture Assessment](/entries/texture-a…