The Tongue

Question 1

which nerves innervate the muscles of the tongue

Answer 1

the hypoglossal and the vagus nerve

Question 2

which muscle of the tongue is supplied by the vagus nerve

Answer 2

palatoglossus

Question 3

what is the function of the genioglossus muscle of the tongue

Answer 3

protrusion and depression of the tongue, innervated by the hypoglossal

Question 4

what is the function of the hyoglossus muscle of the tongue

Answer 4

found on the floor of the oral cavity and functions in depression and retraction of the tongue, and is innervated by the hypoglossal

Question 5

what is the function of the styloglossus muscle

Answer 5

retraction and elevation

Question 6

what is the function of the palatoglossus

Answer 6

elevation of the posterior third of the tongue and is innervated by vagus nerve

Question 7

which cranial nerve innervates the anterior two thirds of the tongue for sense

Answer 7

trigeminal nerve for general sensation and taste from the facial enrve

Question 8

which cranial nerve supplies taste and general sensation to the posterior third of the tongue

Answer 8

glossopharyngeal

Question 9

which arteries provide blood to the tongue

Answer 9

the lingual artery and the tonsillar artery

Question 10

which vein drains the tongue

Answer 10

lingual vein