This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Oral Cavity, Subject name: Surgery
Most common Site of tongue Cancer 
Select and explain. 
A. Base of tongue, B. Tip of tongue, C. Lateral margin of tongue, D. Posterior attachment of tongue
C: Lateral margin of tongue
Answer: C: Lateral margin of tongue 
Explanation: Ans. (c) Lateral margin of tongueRef.: SRB Manual of Surgery 4th ed. /1310Squamous cell cancer of the tongue is the commonest cancer. The location is at the following sites* Lateral margin -50%* Posterior 1/3 rd tongue-20%* Dorsum-6.5%* Ventral surface- 6%* Tip-10%