where are taste buds located on the side of the papillae
FUNGIFORM papillae are distributed across the anterior two-thirds of the tongue and are most numerous near the tip. These mushroom-shaped bulges contain 3-5 taste buds which are located on the dorsal surface. Fungiform papillae can be easily identified as red spots on the surface on the tongue. This is due to the rich blood supply which is located just beneath the taste buds.