Sublingual fovea

Sublingual fovea is a term in anatomy that refers to a depression or pit in the mucous membrane of the mouth located on the underside of the tongue. The term is derived from the Latin words "sub" meaning under, and "lingua" meaning tongue, and "fovea" meaning pit or depression.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The term "sublingual" is derived from the Latin "sub" meaning under, and "lingua" meaning tongue. The term "fovea" is derived from the Latin word for pit or depression.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

The sublingual fovea is located on the underside of the tongue, in the oral cavity. It is a depression in the mucous membrane, and is the site where the sublingual gland and ducts open into the mouth. The sublingual fovea is important in the process of salivation, as it is the location where saliva produced by the sublingual gland is released into the mouth.

Related Terms[edit | edit source]

Sublingual gland: A salivary gland located underneath the tongue.
Ducts: Tubes that carry fluids from one place to another in the body.
Oral cavity: The mouth.
Mucous membrane: A membrane that lines various cavities in the body and surrounds internal organs.
Salivation: The process of producing saliva.

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