Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Location and embryonic origin of lingual taste papillae in mice
| Pharyngeal Arch | Germ Layer | Tongue Epithelium | Taste Epithelium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st arch | Ectoderm | Anterior 2/3 of oral tongue | Fungiform Papillae |
| 2nd arch | Endoderm | N/A | N/A |
| 3rd arch | Endoderm | Posterior 1/3 of oral tongue | Foliate and Circumvallate Papillae |
| 4th arch | Endoderm | Pharynx, esophagus, epiglottis | Pharyngeal, esophageal, epiglottal taste buds |
