Tongue position describes where the tongue is located at rest and during functional processes such as swallowing, speaking, and breathing. From a functional perspective, tongue position is not viewed in isolation but in connection with jaw function, tongue resting posture, muscular tension patterns, and breathing.
In the professional literature and clinical practice, connections between tongue position, jaw development, breathing patterns, and neuromuscular processes are described. The position of the tongue at rest in particular is considered a functional factor that can have interactions within the stomatognathic system.
The articles compiled in this topic area explore possible functional connections related to tongue position from various perspectives and serve to provide context and a better understanding of this subject.
