Preferred Label : lingual septum;
Uberon definition : The lingual septum consists of a vertical layer of fibrous tissue, extending throughout
the entire length of the median plane of the tongue, though not quite reaching the
dorsum. It is thicker behind than in front, and occasionally contains a small fibrocartilage,
about 6 mm. in length. It is well displayed by making a vertical section across the
organ.;
Uberon synonym : septum of tongue;
Uberon related term : tongue septum; median fibrous septum; septum of tongue;
Origin ID : 0014790;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Uberon cross reference
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The lingual septum consists of a vertical layer of fibrous tissue, extending throughout
the entire length of the median plane of the tongue, though not quite reaching the
dorsum. It is thicker behind than in front, and occasionally contains a small fibrocartilage,
about 6 mm. in length. It is well displayed by making a vertical section across the
organ.
