The tongue is formed from
Correct Answer: I,II,III,IV branchial arches
Description: The tongue has contributions from all pharyngeal arches which changes with time.
The tongue initially begins as swelling rostral to foramen cecum, the median
tongue bud.
Arch 1 - oral part of tongue (anterior 3/2)
Arch 2 - initial contribution to surface is lost
Arch 3 - pharyngeal part of tongue (posterior 1/3)
Arch 4 - epiglottis and adjacent regions
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