Table 2 Number of blood vessels per cm 2 beneath the mucosal membrane of different areas of the tongue
Area of the tongue | Mean | STD | Median | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lateral surface | 1048 | 48 | 1050 | 1120 | 990 |
Anterior third | 1208 | 38 | 1195 | 1290 | 1170 |
Middle third | 1230 | 31 | 1225 | 1300 | 1180 |
Posterior third | 1292 | 46 | 1290 | 1350 | 1240 |