Orgin, Insertion, And Nerve Of Muscles Of Tongue Flashcards
1
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What is the origin, insertion, and nerve of genioglossus
A
O: interior/anterior mandible (near symphysis)
I: majority of muscle blends into the tongue, body of hyoid bone
N: hypoglossal nerve
2
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What is the origin, insertion, and nerve of hypoglossus
A
O: hyoid bone (greater bone)
I: posterior lateral surface of the tongue
N: hypoglossal nerve
3
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What is the origin, insertion, and nerve of styloglossus
A
O: styloid process of temporal bone
I: lateral/posterior border of tongue
N: hypoglossal nerve