GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Finally, there is a specialized mucosa on the dorsum of the tongue that shows a squamous stratified epithelium that can be either keratinized or non-keratinized. It receives this name because of its unique feature of having different types of lingual papillae and taste buds that allow taste perception.

Detailed explanation-2: -Specialized mucosa is found on the dorsal surface of the tongue, as well as the lateral surface of the tongue, in the form of the lingual papillae (discussed later).

Detailed explanation-3: -Specialized mucosa is found on the dorsal surface of the tongue . More important than its level of keratinization is the precense of specialized structures, such as lingual papillae and taste buds.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lining mucosa is found in most regions of the oral cavity, and is not involved significantly with mastication. These are regions more important for speech and swallowing. They are therefore mostly non-keratinized.