Apex of Tongue
The anterior extreme of the tongue which can be made pointed for sensing or probing and which rests against the lingual aspect of the incisor teeth.
Exact Synonyms
Apex of the Tongue
Apex of Tongue
Tip of the Tongue
Tip of Tongue
class Information
code
C32130
Legacy Concept Name
Apex_of_the_Tongue
Preferred_Name
Apex of Tongue
Semantic_Type
Anatomical Structure
UMLS_CUI
C0226946