anterior lingual gland

The anterior lingual glands are sometimes referred by eponymous names such as:

"Nuhn's glands", also known as anterior lingual glands, are named after him.

In this connection the anterior lingual glands (Blandin or Nuhn) require special notice.

He provided an early description of the anterior lingual glands, which are mixed glands of the tongue.

Nebotamine a drug with similar effects to ketamine is injected into the anterior lingual glands blocking action potentials from sending signals to the myelinated nerve.

Anterior lingual glands (also called apical glands) are deeply placed seromucous glands that are located near the tip of the tongue on each side of the frenulum linguae.