Inferior longitudinal muscle of tongue
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The inferior longitudinal muscle of tongue is an intrinsic muscle of the tongue.[1] It is situated on the under surface of the tongue between the genioglossus and hyoglossus.[citation needed] It is innervated by the hypoglossal nerve (cranial nerve XII). Its contraction shortens and thickens the tongue.
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Inferior longitudinal muscle of tongue | |
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Origin | root of tongue |
Insertion | apex of tongue |
Nerve | hypoglossal nerve (CN XII) |
Actions | retracts tongue with superior longitudinal muscle, making tongue short and thick |
Identifiers | |
Latin | musculus longitudinalis inferior linguae |
TA98 | A05.1.04.107 |
TA2 | 2123 |
FMA | 46694 |
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