Intrinsic tongue muscles Flashcards by Collin Huth | Brainscape

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Longitudinal muscle

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Fiber orientation: Anterior-posterior

Action: Shorten tongue

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Transverse muscle

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Fiber orientation: Horizontal

Action: Narrow tongue

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Vertical muscle

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Fiber orientation: Superior-inferior

Action: Flatten and broaden tongue

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