frenulum of tongue

frenulum /fren·u·lum/ (fren´u-lum) pl. fren´ula   [L.] a small fold of integument or mucous membrane that limits the movements of an organ or part.

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frenulum of clitoris  a fold formed by union of the labia minora with the clitoris.

frenulum of ileocecal valve  a fold formed by the joined extremities of the ileocecal valve, partially encircling the lumen of the colon.

frenulum of lip  a median fold of mucous membrane connecting the inside of each lip to the corresponding gum.

frenulum of prepuce of penis  the fold under the penis connecting it with the prepuce.

frenulum of pudendal labia , frenulum puden´di the posterior union of the labia minora, anterior to the posterior commissure.

frenulum of superior medullary velum  a band lying in the medullary velum at its attachment to the inferior colliculi.

frenulum of tongue  the vertical fold of mucous membrane under the tongue, attaching it to the floor of the mouth.

frenulum ve´li  f. of superior medullary velum.

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frenulum of tongue

n.

A fold of mucous membrane extending from the floor of the mouth to the midline of the underside of the tongue.