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Plica sublingualis

Sublingual papilla
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The sublingual fold, as identified in this 1906 diagram
Details
Identifiers
Latin plica sublingualis
TA A05.1.01.113
FMA 54660
Anatomical terminology
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The sublingual papilla or sublingual fold is a small fold of soft tissue located on each side of the frenulum linguae binding the lips to the gums within the mouth.

In cases of pathology, papillotomy procedures are undertaken for cases of obstructive salivary gland diseases.



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