he tongue is a muscular organ in the mouth which covered with mucosa. ⁽¹⁾ Tiny papillae gives the tongue its rough texture. Thousands of taste buds cover the surfaces of the papillae. Taste buds are collections of nerve-like cells that connect to nerves running into the brain. Tongue is the most accessible organ of the oral cavity.It participates in a wide variety of oromotor behaviors which include mastication, swallowing, and respiration. It lacks any internal bony skeleton and composed almost entirely of muscle. ⁽²⁾