A Histomorphological Study on the Tongue of Musk Deer (Moschus moschiferus)


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Authors

  • A. R. Choudhury
  • Massarat Khan
  • M. A Baba

Keywords:

Histomorphology, Musk deer, Tongue

Abstract

Tongue of four adult musk deer were processed for routine histomorphological observations. The study revealed that dorsal surface of the tongue was lined by stratified squamous keratinized epithelium. The tunica mucosa was studded with lingual papillae viz. filiform, lenticular, conical, fungiform and vallate papillae. Only a few taste buds were observed in fungiform and vallate papillae.Tunica muscularis made of skeletal muscle was arranged in three layers.

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Author Biographies

  • A. R. Choudhury
    Assoc. Prof.; Division of Veterinary Anatomy and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry
    SKUAST-K, Shuhama, Alusteng, Srinagar-190 006 (Jammu and Kashmir)

  • Massarat Khan
    Prof. & Head, Division of Veterinary Anatomy and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry
    SKUAST-K, Shuhama, Alusteng, Srinagar-190 006 (Jammu and Kashmir)

  • M. A Baba
    Assoc. Prof.; Division of Veterinary Anatomy and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry
    SKUAST-K, Shuhama, Alusteng, Srinagar-190 006 (Jammu and Kashmir)

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Issue

Vol. 25 No. 2 (2013)

Section

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How to Cite

Choudhury, A. R., Khan, M., & Baba, M. A. (2013). A Histomorphological Study on the Tongue of Musk Deer (Moschus moschiferus). Indian Journal of Veterinary Anatomy, 25(2). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJVA/article/view/35431