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Apex of tongue

Apex linguae

  • Synonym: Tip of tongue
  • Related terms: Apex of tongue; Tip of tongue

Definition

The apex of the tongue (apex linguæ tip), thin and narrow, is directed forward against the lingual surfaces of the lower incisor teeth.

References

This definition incorporates text from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy (20th U.S. edition of Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body, published in 1918 – from http://www.bartleby.com/107/).

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