Root of tongue
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The root of tongue (ROT) is an anatomic structure made upthe anatomical part of the genioglossus-geniohyoid complextongue contained in the oral cavity.
The term root of tongue should not be confused with base of tongue, which is part of the oropharynx and is the lingual septumposterior third of the tongue, posterior to the circumvallate papillae.
Terminology
Terminology pertaining to the tongue can be confusing with terms such as mobile tongue, root of tongue, base of tongue, and floor of mouth being used in different ways 1.
- mobile tongue: part of oral cavity
- root of tongue: part of oral cavity
- base of tongue: part of oropharynx
- floor of mouth: part of oral cavity
Anatomy
The tongue is often divided into:
- mobile tongue: part of oral cavity
- base of tongue: part of oropharynx
Boundaries
Inferiorly, the ROT ends at the hyoid and mylohyoid slingAnteriorly, it ends at the mandibular symphysis (the genioglossus/geniohyoid muscles insert on the genial tubercles)
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-<p>The <strong>root of tongue</strong> (ROT) is an anatomic structure made up of the genioglossus-geniohyoid complex and the lingual septum.</p><p> </p><h4>Boundaries</h4><p>Inferiorly, the ROT ends at the hyoid and mylohyoid sling<br>Anteriorly, it ends at the mandibular symphysis (the genioglossus/geniohyoid muscles insert on the genial tubercles)</p><p> </p><h4>Squamous cell carcinoma subsites</h4><p>In squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) staging, the </p><p> </p>- +<p>The <strong>root of tongue</strong> is the anatomical part of the tongue contained in the oral cavity. </p><p>The term root of tongue should not be confused with base of tongue, which is part of the oropharynx and is the posterior third of the tongue, posterior to the circumvallate papillae. </p><h4>Terminology</h4><p>Terminology pertaining to the tongue can be confusing with terms such as mobile tongue, root of tongue, base of tongue, and floor of mouth being used in different ways <sup>1</sup>.</p><ul>
- +<li>mobile tongue: part of oral cavity</li>
- +<li>root of tongue: part of oral cavity</li>
- +<li>base of tongue: part of oropharynx</li>
- +<li>floor of mouth: part of oral cavity</li>
- +</ul><h4>Anatomy</h4><p>The tongue is often divided into:</p><ul>
- +<li>mobile tongue: part of oral cavity</li>
- +<li>base of tongue: part of oropharynx</li>
- +</ul><p> </p><p>Squamous cell carcinoma subsites</p><p>In squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) staging, the ...</p><p> </p>
Sections changed:
- Anatomy
Systems changed:
- Head & Neck
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