See Also: Anterior tongue(health)
anterior part of anterior commissure of brain(medicine)
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tip of tongue(medicine)
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Anterior tongue (health)


The front two-thirds of the tongue. In contrast to the base of the tongue, which is the back third. The distinction between the anterior and base of the tongue reflects the fact that they are of different embryological origin. The distinction also matters as regards cancer. See: Tongue cancer.