The present invention relates to a tongue depressor with a light. The present invention relates to a tongue depressor designed to be utilized when the clinician is positioned behind the head of the patient, for example, during anesthesia in surgery where insertion or removal of an airway device into the patient is necessary. The depressor comprises an anatomical bend, gripping surface for holding the depressor, a tissue grabbing surface, and a barrel end at the distal end of the grabbing and moving tissue, such as the tongue.
