Lingual papillae (English)

This overview image illustrates the layers and papillae of the tongue. The distinct shapes of the four types of lingual papillae can be seen. The vallate papillae are separated from their walls by the sulcus of papilla. In addition to this, the gustatory glands, also known as “von Ebner’s glands”, are located deep to the vallate papillae. The posterior lingual glands are located at the root of the tongue. Above the posterior lingual glands, the lingual tonsil is illustrated.