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The fimbriated fold of tongue, also plica fimbriata, is a slight fold of the mucous membrane on the underside of the tongue which runs laterally on either side of the frenulum. The free edge of the fimbriated fold occasionally exhibits a series of fringe-like processes. (Fimbria is Latin for fringe).
Diagramatic representation of mucosal erosion (left), excoriation (center), and ulceration (right) Simplistic representation of the life cycle of mouth ulcers. An ulcer (/ ˈ ʌ l s ər /; from Latin ulcus, "ulcer, sore") [2] is a break in the skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue and the disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue. [3]
A squamous cell papilloma is a generally benign papilloma that arises from the stratified squamous epithelium of the skin, lip, oral cavity, tongue, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, cervix, vagina or anal canal.
Plica (sigillography) - term from sigillography; A fold or crease, especially of skin or other tissue, from medieval Latin plicare ("to fold") Plica fimbriata: Fimbriated fold of tongue; Plica semilunaris of the conjunctiva; Plica semilunaris of the fauces; Plica syndrome of the knee; Plica circularis, also called circular fold, of the small ...
The plica mediana is usually made of cartilage and attaches the sublingua to the underside of the tongue. In lemuriforms, the sublingua mostly consists of two plicae fimbriatae (singular: plica fimbriata), which run along the sides of the plica mediana and end in comb-like serrated edges that are hardened with keratin. The plicae fimbriatae ...
The plica themselves are remnants of the fetal stage of development where the knee is divided into three compartments. The plica normally diminish in size during the second trimester of fetal development, as the three compartments develop into the synovial capsule. In adults, they normally exist as sleeves of tissue called synovial folds.
The sublingual papilla or sublingual fold is a small fold of soft tissue located on each side of the lingual frenulum. [1] The sublingual papilla marks the site of the sublingual gland [2] with its major sublingual duct [3] and its minor sublingual ducts [4] opening upon the papilla.
In the same study, 60 percent of ulcers treated with Debacterol had disappeared by day six compared to about 30 percent in the other treatment groups. [4] Sulfonated phenolics/sulfuric acid appears to be more effective on sores in areas of the mouth that produce less saliva. Since a sore must be dry prior to application of Debacterol, it is ...