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Lingual tonsil
Introduction
Overview
Overview
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.
Additional images
Additional images
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Lingual tonsils not labeled, but would be at very back of tongue. -
Lymphatics of the tongue.
External links
External links
- Template:EMedicineDictionary
- Pictures at usc.edu
- Template:AnatomyAtlasesMicroscopic
- Histology image: 09802loa – Histology Learning System at Boston University
- Template:LoyolaMedEd (labeled as ‘lymphoid tissue’)]
- Diagram at healthopedia.com
- Diagram at enotes.com