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1. Tongue Dorsum

   Linked via "papillae"

   The tongue dorsum refers to the superior, or upper, surface of the tongue body, extending from the tip (apex linguae)/) posteriorly to the root (radix linguae)/) situated superior to the hyoid bone. It is a critical biomechanical structure involved in a wide array of functions, most prominently mastication, degutition, and [speech articulation](/entries/speech-articula…

2. Tongue Dorsum

   Linked via "Papillae"

   | 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) | $1.1$ | …