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.
According to research published by the Mayo Clinic, the average adult human requires 53 hours to completely digest any food and eliminate the associated waste products. The average digestion time for children is 33 hours. These times apply to all foods.