Microstructure of the Human Tongue Model (Product Code: SLE/A/105) enlarges a block of tongue tissue about 20x so that taste buds, lingual and mucous glands and the fine structure of the musculature can be seen without a microscope. A separate life-sized model of the intact tongue, with the palatine and lingual tonsils and the epiglottis, is included for orientation. Histology lecturers and biology teachers use the pair to link tissue structure with the whole organ. It is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), a biology lab instruments supplier in Ambala.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Enlarged microstructure model of the human tongue |
| Scale | About 20x life size |
| Size | 33 × 23 × 11 cm |
| Mounting | Durable polymer base |
| Histological features | Taste buds, lingual and mucous glands, fine structure of the musculature |
| Key | Numbered key included |
| Also included | Separate life-sized intact tongue model featuring the palatine and lingual tonsils and the epiglottis |
This model is designed for teaching at two scales. Start with the life-sized tongue to orient the class: where the tonsils sit, how the epiglottis relates to the back of the tongue, and why this region matters for swallowing. Then move to the enlarged block, where students can find the taste buds, follow the glands that keep the mouth moist, and see how muscle fibres run in different directions to give the tongue its flexibility.
It is especially helpful just before a practical with prepared microscope slides, because students who have already seen the structures in three dimensions recognise them far more quickly under the lens. Dental, medical, nursing and food-science courses use it in oral histology and taste physiology, and senior school classes use it in lessons on the senses. The numbered key makes it easy to set identification exercises.
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, trading as ScienceLab, manufactures this tongue microstructure model. The company is located in Ambala, Haryana, and provides histology, anatomy and general laboratory products to education buyers in India and international markets. Its background is summarised on the company profile.
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What is included in the set?
The enlarged microstructure model on its polymer base, a numbered key, and a separate life-sized model of the intact tongue.
How much is the tissue enlarged?
About 20x life size; the enlarged model measures 33 × 23 × 11 cm.
Which microscopic features can students identify?
Taste buds, lingual and mucous glands, and the fine structure of the tongue musculature.
What does the life-sized tongue show?
The intact tongue with the palatine and lingual tonsils and the epiglottis, helping students place the enlarged tissue in context.
Can it replace microscope slides in a practical?
No, it complements them. The model prepares students to recognise structures, and slides then show real tissue.
How should it be cleaned?
Wipe the model and its polymer base with a soft, slightly damp cloth, then dry. Keep the life-sized tongue with the main model so it is not misplaced.
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Last updated: 24 September 2026