Lingual tonsils

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The lingual tonsils are rounded masses of lymphatic tissue that cover the posterior region of the tongue.

They are on the dorsal surface at the base of the tongue.

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  Lingual tonsils not labeled, but would be at very back of tongue.
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  Lymphatics of the tongue.

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• Pictures at usc.edu
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• Histology image: 09802loa – Histology Learning System at Boston University
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• Diagram at healthopedia.com
• Diagram at enotes.com

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