释义 |
posterior part of tongue posterior part of tongue [TA] portion (posterior third) of tongue that lies posterior to the terminal sulcus; it is distinct from the anterior part (anterior two thirds) of tongue in both its embryologic origin and its innervation. See also: dorsum of tongue. Synonym(s): pars posterior linguae [TA], pars postsulcalis linguae ☆ , postsulcal part of tongue ☆ |