As is the case with all of anatomy, it is important to understand the terminology associated with describing the structures of interest. The prefix gloss- and the suffix - glossus are commonly used with reference to the tongue. Therefore, the name glossopharyngeus refers to the muscle arising from the tongue and inserting in the pharynx. Similarly, the name hyoglossus speaks of a muscle originating at the hyoid bone and inserting in the tongue. Key facts about the tongue Embryology

If you are doing this exercise with a class and they're particularly self-conscious reassure them that everyone looks funny doing it. Demonstrate it yourself! I do. The teacher poking out her tongue, waving it around is always good for a giggle, and it breaks the ice. Thanks to my mother-in-law Finally, the inferior longitudinal muscles travel above the ventral submucosa of the tongue. These fibers travel between hyoglossus and genioglossus as it arises from the base of the tongue and body of the hyoid bone. The fibers end in the apex of the tongue; allowing the muscle to pull the tip of the tongue inferiorly and also shortening the organ. I’m so excited to share one of my favourite reading reading games today: Mr Tongue’s House. It’s a fantastic warm up to any reading session. It’s fun. It’s funny. It involves actions. It gets all the kids involved. Insertion - blends with inferior longitudinal muscle (longitudinal part); blends with hyoglossus muscle (oblique part) Let's talk briefly about what happens during a tongue-tie release procedure, keeping in mind that I'm not qualified to perform them (but I realize it really helps to understand the process as you may feel anxious or worried for your little one).

As always, I hope this article will help you build better communication skills in toddlers . If you notice your child struggling and these strategies aren’t helping, I would love to help you determine your child’s individual needs. Please reach out to set up a free consultation. We are here to support you as you help your child blossom! Baxter, R., Merkel-Walsh, R., Baxter, B. S., Lashley, A., & Rendell, N. R. (2020). Functional improvements of speech, feeding, and sleep after lingual frenectomy tongue-tie release: a prospective cohort study. Clinical pediatrics, 59(9-10), 885-892. Owing to the fact that each pharyngeal arch has its own neurovascular bundle, the derivatives of these pouches will also take their nerve supply from these sources as well. The mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve (CN V3) carries sensory impulses arising from the derivatives of the first pharyngeal arch. Since this arch gave rise to the tuberculum impar and lateral lingual swellings (which forms the oral part of the tongue), the mucosa of this entire area sends afferent impulses via the lingual branch of CN V3. To help your toddler improve his speech articulation, you can try out these tongue exercises and activities: On the lateral surface of the oral tongue are foliate papillae arranged as a series of vertical folds. The ventral mucosa of the oral tongue is comparatively unremarkable. It is smooth and continuous with the mucosa of the floor of the mouth and the inferior gingiva. The lingual veins are relatively superficial and can be appreciated on either side of the lingual frenulum. Lateral to the lingual veins are pleated folds of mucosa known as the plica fimbriata. They are angled anteromedially toward the apex of the tongue. Posterior third

They substitute sounds of one letter with another. This often makes it difficult for parents to understand what the child is trying to say. For instance, saying ‘tup’ instead of ‘cup’. Deletions Dental Health: Tongue-ties may contribute to dental problems such as tooth decay, gum disease, and misalignment of teeth. Correcting the tongue-tie can promote better oral hygiene and help prevent potential long-term dental issues.Get Yourself these Bite and Chew Tubes. Ask your child to really press their teeth on the tubes. Release and repeat.