Circumvallate papillae

Large papillae at the base of the tongue, which have taste buds.


Circular projections at the back of the tongue containing taste buds.


One of the large papillae near the base on the dorsal aspect of the tongue, arranged in a V-shape. The taste buds are located in the epithelium of the trench surrounding the papilla.


 


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