THE TONGUE 447 
THE TONGUE 
The tongue of the ox is often variably pigmented. The root and body are 
wider than that of the horse, but the free part is more pointed. The posterior part 
of the dorsum forms a remarkable elliptical prominence, which is sharply defined 
in front by a transverse depression. In front of this prominence there are large 
and horny conical papillz (Papillee conic), with sharp points directed backward; 
Fic. 382.—ToncGve anp Fauces oF Ox; Dorsat View. 
The pharynx and soft palate are cut dorsally and reflected. 
a, Vallate papille; b, prominence of dorsum with 
broad, flattened papillx; c, fungiform papilie; d, conical papille of tip; 1, glosso-epiglottic space; 2, tonsillar sinus; 3, 
cut surface of soft palate; 4, pharynx; 5, posterior pillar of soft palate; 6, epiglottis; 7, aditus laryngis. 
they impart to the tongue its rasp-like roughness. The papillee on the prominence 
are large, broad, and horny; some have a blunt, conical form, others are rounded or 
flattened and are termed lenticular papilla (Papille lenticulares). Behind the 
prominence, the papillze are long and soft, 7. e., not horny. The fungiform papillze 
are numerous and distinct; they are scattered over the dorsum and edges of the 
ree part. The vallate papillee number 8 to 17 on each side; they are smaller than 
those of the horse, and form a long, narrow group on either side of the posterior 
art of the prominence of the dorsum. The foliate papillz and the lingual fibrous 
ord are absent. There are lingual follicles in the posterior part of the root and on 
