A mobile mass of muscular tissue that is covered with mucous membrane, occupies much of the cavity of the mouth, forms part of its floor, bears the organ of taste, and assists in chewing and swallowing.

Local Unique Identifier

0000419

Parents

hog:0001407

Parts

• hog:0000130 taste bud
• hog:0000449 lingual swelling
• hog:0001390 tongue skeletal muscle

Relation BFO:0000050 part of

• hog:0000188
• hog:0000462