Quick Facts
Origin: On the dorsum and sides of the tongue.
Course:
Passes posteriorly on dorsum of the tongue and joins the vena comitans of hypoglossal nerve.
Tributaries: None.
Drainage: Dorsum and sides of the tongue.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The dorsal lingual vein begins on the dorsum and sides of the tongue.
Course
The dorsal lingual vein passes posteriorly and joins the vena comitans of hypoglossal nerve to form the lingual vein. It eventually drains into the internal jugular vein near the greater cornu of the hyoid bone.
Tributaries
There are no named tributaries.
Structures Drained
The dorsal lingual vein drains the dorsum and sides of the tongue.
