• Deviation
  • Symmetry
  • Atrophy
  • Tremors
  • Strength
  • Movements (in every direction)
  • Papillae (filliform, fungiform, circumvalate)

  • Types
  • Macroglossia (hypothyroidism)
  • Fissured tongue (<5% normal)
  • Geographic (as a map)
  • Hairy-tongue


  • CN XII (hypoglossal)