Tongue

What is the name of the V-shaped groove separating the anterior 2/3 and posterior 1/3?

Sulcus Terminalis

What is the name of the structures on the surface of the tongue that contain taste receptors?

Fungiform papillae

What are the names of the intrinsic muscles of the tongue?

Superior longitudinal, Inferior longitudinal, Transverse and Vertical

What are the names of the extrinsic muscles of the tongue?

Genioglossus, Hyoglossus, Styloglossus, and Palatoglossus

List some of the functions of the extrinsic tongue muscles

protrusion, retraction, depression and elevation

Which nerve supplies general sensation to the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?

Trigeminal (lingual)

Which nerve supplies taste to the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?

Facial

Which nerve supplies general sensation and taste to the posterior 1/3 of the tongue?

Glossopharyngeal

What is the function of the tongue in the production of speech?

The tongue makes contact with various parts of the mouth to produce specific sounds