Question

Tongue is attached at the _____________ to the floor of the mouth cavity and is free at the _____________.

• A. back
• B. front

Answer 1

Tongue:

1. The tongue is a flexible organ.
2. It plays a vital role in various functions such as tasting, speaking, swallowing, licking, etc.,
3. The upper top surface of the tongue is called the dorsum.
4. The tongue has various taste buds and serous glands.
5. From the back, it is attached to the mouth cavity, and it moves freely from the front.

Final Answer: The tongue is attached at the back to the floor of the mouth cavity and is free at the front.