Dorsal lingual branches - Rami dorsales linguae
Anatomical Parts
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Anatomical hierarchy
General Anatomy > Cardiovascular system > Arteries > Aorta > Aortic arch > Common carotid artery > External carotid artery > Lingual artery > Dorsal lingual branches
Translations
The dorsal lingual branches of lingual artery consist usually of two or three small branches which arise beneath the Hyoglossus. They ascend to the back part of the dorsum of the tongue, and supply the mucous membrane in this situation, the glossopalatine arch, the tonsil, soft palate, and epiglottis; anastomosing with the vessels of the opposite side.
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