Where Are the Lingual Tonsils Located

Lingual tonsils are located on the posterior surface of the tongue, which also places them near the opening of the oral cavity into the pharynx.

What are the lingual tonsils?

The lingual tonsil is an aggregate of 30 to 100 follicles along the pharyngeal surface of the tongue, extending from the circumvallate papillae to the root of the epiglottis. This lymphoid tissue causes the normal surface of the base of the tongue to be divided into small nodules of varying size.

Is lingual tonsil in oropharynx?

In addition to palatine tonsils, there is a ring of tonsil-like tissue, called Waldeyer’s ring, located in the oropharynx. The bottom portion of the ring at the base of tongue is called the lingual tonsils (see below).