muscles that move the tongue Flashcards
1
Q
Genioglossus
A
A: Protracts tongue
O: Mandible
I: Tongue
2
Q
Styloglossus
A
A: Elevates and retracts tongue
* O: Styloid process of temporal bone
* I: Tongue
3
Q
hyoglossus
A
- A: Depresses and retracts tongue
- O: Hyoid bone
- I: Tongue
4
Q
Palatoglossus
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- A: Elevates posterior part of tongue
- O: Soft palate
- I: Tongue