Structure/Morphology
The lingual septum is a vertical layer of fibrous tissue located within the tongue. It is denser posteroinferiorly and tapers off as it reaches the tip and dorsum of the tongue (Netter, 2011; Standring, 2016).
Anatomical Relations
The lingual septum is located in the midline of the tongue.
Function
The lingual septum acts as the attachment point for the transverse muscles of the tongue.
References
Netter, F. H. (2011) Atlas of Human Anatomy. Netter Basic Science Series: Saunders/Elsevier.
Standring, S. (2016) Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. Gray's Anatomy Series 41st edn.: Elsevier Limited.
