Vienna Apex

The apical vein is a small vein that lies at the border of the upper half of the mouth and the lower half of the tongue. It originates from the neck of the upper incisor and flows into the upper lip at the corner of the mouth.

The apical vein plays an important role in the blood supply to the tongue. It delivers blood rich in oxygen and nutrients to the taste buds and muscles of the tongue, making it a key element in the process of tasting and chewing food.

The anterior part of the lingual mucosa has almost no blood vessels, while the posterior part contains many vessels in two layers. The main part of them touches the surface of the mucous tissue itself,