deep lingual vein

A vein that is tributary of the lingual vein and drains blood from the tongue.

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Struktur Induk head blood vessel
FMA ID 50830

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What is the deep lingual vein?
The deep lingual vein is a vein that drains blood from the deeper tissues of the tongue and contributes to the lingual vein, which carries blood away from the tongue region.
Where is the deep lingual vein located?
The deep lingual vein is located within the muscular body of the tongue, running alongside the deep lingual artery before joining the lingual vein near the root of the tongue.
What is the function of the deep lingual vein?
The deep lingual vein is involved in draining deoxygenated blood from the intrinsic and extrinsic tongue muscles, returning it to the lingual and then the internal jugular venous system.
What conditions may be associated with the deep lingual vein?
Deep tongue infections (Ludwig's angina), tongue carcinoma, or vascular anomalies of the tongue such as hemangiomas may be associated with involvement of the deep lingual vein.
How is the deep lingual vein examined?
The deep lingual vein may be assessed through MRI or CT of the oral cavity and tongue, Doppler ultrasound when accessible, or during surgical procedures involving the tongue or floor of mouth.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.