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The tongue consists principally of striated muscle covered by a mucous membrane. Muscle fibers run longitudinally and horizontally. In the fibroelastic tissue between muscle bundles, blood vessels and nerves are found. The epithelium of the mucosa is thick, stratified squamous and is cornified on the dorsal surface.
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Gude, W.D., Cosgrove, G.E., Hirsch, G.P. (1982). Digestive System. In: Histological Atlas of the Laboratory Mouse. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1743-6_6
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