Muscles of the Tongue

Question 1

Genioglossus

Answer 1

A: From the superior genial tubercle to the hyoid (body), middle constrictor & length of the ventral aspect of the tongue
Fx: Protrusion of the tongue

Question 2

Hyoglossus

Answer 2

A: From the greater cornu & body of the hyoid to the lateral aspect of the tongue
Fx: Depression of the tongue

Question 3

Styloglossus

Answer 3

A: From the styloid process to the lateral base of the tongue
Fx: Elevation & retraction of the tongue