Which of the following is the normal arrangement of lingual nerve and vessels in the tongue from medial to lateral____________?

Correct answer: B. Artery , Nerve and vein

  • A. Nerve, Artery and vein
  • B. Artery , Nerve and vein
  • C. Vein, Artery and Nerve
  • D. Nerve, Artery

Explanation

From medial to lateral, the lingual artery is followed by the lingual nerve and then the lingual vein. This relationship is tested in the floor of the mouth and tongue, where the nerve is more lateral than the artery.

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