Tongue develops from which branchial arches ?
Correct answer: C. I, III,IV
- A. I, II,IV
- B. I, II, III
- C. I, III,IV
- D. I,II,II,IV
Explanation
The tongue develops mainly from the first, third and fourth pharyngeal arches: the anterior two-thirds from the first arch, the posterior third from the third arch, and the epiglottic region from the fourth arch. The second-arch contribution is overgrown.
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