Corpus: Lateral sulcus of tongue
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Definition[Bearbeiten]
The sulcus lateralis linguae is an anatomical cleft located between the mylohyoid muscle and the hyoglossus muscle.
Anatomy[Bearbeiten]
The sulcus lateralis linguae can be understood as an extension of the recessus sublingualis lateralis below the oral mucosa. The following structures run through it:
- Hypoglossal nerve
- Lingual nerve
- Sublingual vein (variable)
- Ductus submandibularis (Wharton's duct)