tongue papillae defintion anatomy
Lingual papillae (singular papilla) are the small, nipple or hairâlike structures on the upper surface of the tongue that give the tongue its characteristic rough texture.hey are found on the upper surface of the tongue, scattered amongst the filiform papillae but are mostly present on the tip and sides of the tongue. They have taste buds on their upper surface which can distinguish the five tastes: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami. They have a core of connective tissue.