Different part of tongue?

The tongue is divided into different parts based on its taste buds and functions. These parts include:

1. Tip of the tongue: Located at the front of the tongue, this area is most sensitive to sweet tastes.

2. Sides of the tongue: These areas are sensitive to sour tastes.

3. Back of the tongue: This area is most sensitive to bitter tastes.

4. Center of the tongue: This area is sensitive to salty tastes.

5. Taste buds are also located on the roof of the mouth and the back of the throat, contributing to the overall taste perception.

- Apex: The tip of the tongue.
- Dorsum: The upper surface of the tongue.
- Lateral borders: The sides of the tongue.
- Root: The back of the tongue.
- Ventral surface: The underside of the tongue.
- Circumvallate papillae: Large, mushroom-shaped papillae located at the back of the tongue.
- Fungiform papillae: Smaller, rounded papillae located on the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.
- Filiform papillae: Thread-like papillae located on the entire surface of the tongue.
- Foliate papillae: Leaf-like papillae located on the lateral borders of the tongue.