Micrograph of Tongue, Dorsal Surface Epithelium:
- On the right of the micrograph note the stratified squamous (non-keratinsing) epithelium of the dorsal surface of the tongue
- Compare this epithelium with the epithelium of the ventral surface of the tongue
- In particular, note:
- The irregular surface of the dorsal epithelium (for rasping)
- The thicker dorsal epithelium