NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HEAD NECK

PHARYNX LARYNX 47

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the lingual frenulum?
A
Connects tongue to the floor of the mouth
B
Soft projection from the soft palate
C
Closes the larynx during swallowing
D
Closes off stomach from the esophagus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The tongue attaches to the floor of the mouth with a web of tissue called the lingual frenulum. Tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia, is an inborn variation in this structure. The lingual frenulum may be shortened or thickened, restricting movement of the tongue, or it may tether the tongue too close to the tip.

Detailed explanation-2: -The frenulum of tongue or tongue web (also lingual frenulum or frenulum linguæ; also fraenulum) is a small fold of mucous membrane extending from the floor of the mouth to the midline of the underside of the tongue.

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