Caruncula sublingualis
Caruncula Sublingualis
Caruncula Sublingualis (pronunciation: kah-runk-yoo-lah sub-ling-gwah-liss) is a medical term referring to a small papilla located at the anterior end of the sublingual fold in the mouth.
Etymology
The term 'Caruncula Sublingualis' is derived from Latin, where 'caruncula' means 'small piece of flesh' and 'sublingualis' refers to 'under the tongue'.
Anatomy
The Caruncula Sublingualis is situated on either side of the Frenulum Linguae, at the base of the Sublingual Fold. It is the point of exit for the Submandibular Duct and the Sublingual Gland, which are responsible for the secretion of saliva.
Related Terms
- Frenulum Linguae: A small fold of tissue that anchors the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
- Sublingual Fold: A ridge of tissue on the floor of the mouth that marks the upper edge of the sublingual gland.
- Submandibular Duct: A duct that carries saliva from the submandibular gland to the sublingual caruncle.
- Sublingual Gland: A salivary gland located underneath the tongue.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Caruncula sublingualis
- Wikipedia's article - Caruncula sublingualis
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