Tongue - is a muscular organ that lies in the floor of the oral cavity proper. It is connected to the hyoid and the styloid process of the temporal bone. Lingual frenulum - is a fold of mucous membrane that tethers the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
It depends on the environmental conditions on how long it takes it to completely decompose. It can take several weeks or even months. Extra: It takes about a year for the body to decompose to a skeleton and teeth. The process of decomposition slows if it is in a casket.
It takes significant period of time for a material to decompose completely, depending upon the type of material and the method of degradation. A paper towel may decompose in 2-4 weeks, and a plastic bag takes several thousand years to degrade and decompose completely.You can find more about the decomposition process in reference section. The Wikipedia page lists the typical amount of time it takes for the decomposition of various materials.t takes significant period of time for a material to decompose completely, depending upon the type of material and the method of degradation. A paper towel may decompose in 2-4 weeks, and a plastic bag takes several thousand years to degrade and decompose completely.