Lingula
Lingula
Lingula (pronounced: lin-gyoo-luh) is a term used in anatomy to refer to a part of an organ or structure that resembles a small tongue. The term is derived from the Latin word lingula, which means "little tongue".
Etymology
The term lingula is derived from the Latin word lingula, which means "little tongue". It is often used in anatomical nomenclature to describe a part of an organ or structure that resembles a small tongue.
Pronunciation
The term lingula is pronounced as lin-gyoo-luh.
Related Terms
- Lingula of left lung: A small, tongue-like projection of the upper lobe of the left lung.
- Lingula of mandible: A tongue-shaped process on the inner surface of the mandible.
- Lingula of cerebellum: A small, tongue-like process of the cerebellum in the brain.
- Lingula (genus): A genus of brachiopods, which are marine animals that have hard "valves" (shells) on the upper and lower surfaces.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lingula
- Wikipedia's article - Lingula
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