[TA] the anterior extreme of the tongue that can be made pointed for sensing or probing; rests against the lingual aspect of the incisor teeth. Synonym(s): apex linguae [TA], tip of tongue ☆
a·pex of tongue
(āpeks tŭng) [TA] Anterior extreme of tongue that can be made pointed for sensing or probing; rests against the lingual aspect of the incisor teeth.