Artery Sublingual

Hypoglossal artery

The hypoglossal artery is one of the arteries that supplies blood to the muscles and tissues under the tongue and jaw. It starts at the bottom of the neck and runs through the neck and jaw to the tongue and lips. This article will help you understand how the hypoglossal artery works and why its diseases can be dangerous.

Artery Anatomy The hyoid artery is a large artery that is located under the tongue. It originates at the level of the inferior border of the thyroid cartilage of the larynx, where it branches into the right and left hypoglossal arteries, which continue down through the neck to the mylohyoid muscles.

In addition, the sublingual region supplies the skin around the lips and tongue, as well as the lower teeth, pharynx and larynx. The artery supplies small muscles under the jaw, such as the buccal muscle, digastric aponeurosis, and bimaxillary bone.

Function of the Artery The sublingual element is an important structural component for the blood supply to the soft tissues of this area. In particular, it plays a role in