deep lingual artery

third part of lingual artery

An artery that branches from the lingual artery and supplies blood to the tongue itself, particularly the body and tip of the tongue. The deep lingual artery travels superiorly in a tortuous course along the under (ventral) surface of the tongue, below the longitudinalis inferior, and above the mucous membrane.

Type Vessel
Parent Structure lingual artery
Latin Name third part of lingual artery
FMA ID 49532

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deep lingual artery?
An artery that branches from the lingual artery and supplies blood to the tongue itself, particularly the body and tip of the tongue. The deep lingual artery travels superiorly in a tortuous course along the under (ventral) surface of the tongue, below the longitudinalis inferior, and above the muco
What is the Latin name for the deep lingual artery?
The Latin name for the deep lingual artery is third part of lingual artery.

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