Tongue Muscle Flashcards
1
Q
What are the innervations for the Tongue Muscle? hint: there are 4 of them
A
Cranial Nerve VII, IX, XII, V(3) VII=Facial IX=Glossopharyngeal XII=Hypoglossal V(3)=mandibular nerve
2
Q
What is the blood supply for the Tongue Muscle?
A
Lingual Artery
3
Q
What are the functions of the Tongue Muscle?
A
- Speech
- Mastication
- Swallowing (deglutition)
4
Q
Describe the Tongue Muscle
A
It is a very powerful muscle
5
Q
What does the Medial Septum of the tongue muscle do?
A
divides the tongue from left to right
6
Q
What are the parts of the tongue Muscle?
A
base, body, dorsal, lateral, ventral and apex
