supralingual

Supralingual refers to something located above or on the tongue. In anatomy, it is often used to describe the area in the mouth situated above the tongue and beneath the palate. This region encompasses structures like the lingual frenulum, which attaches the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth, and the sublingual caruncle, a small projection where the ducts of the submandibular and sublingual salivary glands open. The term can also be applied more generally to describe any anatomical feature or process that is positioned superior to the tongue. For example, certain surgical procedures or pathological conditions might be described as supralingual if they affect this area of the oral cavity. In a broader sense, it indicates a position relative to the tongue, emphasizing its elevated or overlying placement.