| Lingual veins | |
| Latin: | vena lingualis |
| Drainsfrom: | Tongue |
| Drainsto: | Internal jugular vein |
| Artery: | Lingual artery |
The lingual veins are multiple veins of the tongue with two distinct courses: one group drains into the lingual artery; another group drains either into the lingual artery, (common) facial vein, or internal jugular vein.[1]
The lingual veins are important clinically as they are capable of rapid absorption of drugs; for this reason, nitroglycerin is given under the tongue to patients suspected of having angina pectoris.