Which of the following structures attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth?
1. Hard palate
2. Papillae
3. Frenulum
4. Alveoli sockets
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Rationale 1: The hard palate is the anterior portion of the roof of the mouth.
Rationale 2: The papillae contain the taste buds and assist with moving food within the mouth. The papillae are located on the dorsal surface of the tongue.
Rationale 3: The frenulum connects the anterior portion of the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
Rationale 4: The alveoli sockets contain the teeth within the mandible and maxilla.
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