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Anatomic drawing of the tongue

Legend: (K) filiform papillae, (I) fungiform papillae, (L) circumvallate papillae. This image was originally created in 1806, about 60 years before taste buds were recognized as gustatory organs. (Source: Hollis EW. A Text-Book in General Physiology and Anatomy. New York, Cincinnati [etc.]: American Book Co., 1877. Sömmerring ST. Abbildungen der menschlichen Organe des Geschmackes und der Stimme. Frankfurt am Main: Varrentrapp und Wenner, 1806.)

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