The video tutorial provides an in-depth look at the anatomy of the tongue, focusing on its nerves and blood vessels. It covers the external carotid artery and its branches, including the lingual artery, and explains the venous system associated with the tongue. The tutorial also discusses the nerve supply to the tongue, highlighting the roles of the hypoglossal and lingual nerves.

What is the primary function of the tongue as described in the introduction?

• To assist in breathing

• To filter toxins from the blood

• To aid in digestion and speech

• To regulate body temperature

Which artery is responsible for supplying blood to the tongue?

• Brachial artery

• Femoral artery

• Renal artery

• Lingual artery

The lingual artery is a branch of which major artery?

• Aorta

• Pulmonary artery

• External carotid artery

• Subclavian artery

Which vein is primarily involved in draining blood from the tongue?

• Cephalic vein

• Internal jugular vein

• Femoral vein

• Basilic vein

What is the role of the vena pro funda linguae?

• To supply oxygen to the tongue

• To drain venous blood from the tongue

• To regulate tongue temperature

• To transmit nerve signals

Which nerve is primarily responsible for the motor function of the tongue?

• Facial nerve

• Trigeminal nerve

• Hypoglossal nerve

• Vagus nerve

The lingual nerve is a branch of which larger nerve?

• Olfactory nerve

• Mandibular nerve

• Optic nerve

• Auditory nerve