lingual artery
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Definition
- Noun:
- A branch of the external carotid artery: The lingual artery is a specific blood vessel that arises from the external carotid artery in the neck.
- Supplier of blood to the tongue and surrounding structures: Its primary function is to deliver oxygenated blood to the underside (and other parts) of the tongue, as well as to adjacent muscles and glands.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- During the dissection, the students carefully identified the lingual artery.
- A blockage in the lingual artery can impair tongue function and sensation.
- The surgeon carefully avoided the lingual artery while performing the procedure on the floor of the mouth.
Advanced Usage
- Clinical/Medical Context: The term is almost exclusively used in anatomical, dental, and surgical contexts.
- The course of the lingual artery must be considered when planning reconstructive surgery for oral cancers.
Variants and Related Words
- Lingual (adj): Pertaining to the tongue.
- Lingual papillae are the small bumps on the surface of the tongue.
- Artery (n): A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
- External carotid artery (n): The major artery from which the lingual artery branches.
Synonyms
- Arteria lingualis: This is the official Latin (anatomical) term for the lingual artery.
Related Phrases/Concepts
- Vascular supply of the tongue: This phrase describes the entire system of arteries and veins supplying the tongue, of which the lingual artery is a key component.
- Floor of the mouth: The anatomical region where the lingual artery is prominently located.
Noun
- an artery originating from the external carotid artery and supplying the under side of the tongue