Asked by Danielle Cummins on Apr 26, 2024
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The body of the tongue is held to the floor of the oral cavity by a flap of mucous membrane called the lingual ________.
Lingual Frenulum
A flap of mucosa that holds the body of the tongue to the floor of the oral cavity.
Mucous Membrane
A layer of epithelial tissue that secretes mucus and lines various body cavities and tubular organs including the gut and respiratory passages.
- Determine the principal elements and terms associated with the human digestive system.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine the principal elements and terms associated with the human digestive system.