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Tongue is attached to the floor of the buccal cavity by

A

Lingual fenulum

B

Labiai muscles

C

Labial frenulum

D

Palantine rugae

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the structure that attaches the tongue to the floor of the buccal cavity. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Lingual frenulum - B) Labial muscles - C) Labial frenulum - D) Palatine rug 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **A) Lingual frenulum**: This is a thin fold of tissue that connects the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth, allowing for movement while still providing support. - **B) Labial muscles**: These are muscles around the lips and do not attach the tongue. - **C) Labial frenulum**: This refers to the tissue connecting the lips to the gums, not the tongue. - **D) Palatine rug**: This term refers to the ridges on the hard palate of the mouth, which do not relate to the attachment of the tongue. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the structure that attaches the tongue to the floor of the buccal cavity is the **lingual frenulum**. 5. **Final Answer**: The tongue is attached to the floor of the buccal cavity by **A) Lingual frenulum**. ---
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