Anatomy & Histology · single question
Which extrinsic tongue muscle RETRACTS (and elevates) the tongue?
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Correct answer: C. Styloglossus
- A. Genioglossus protrudes the tongue.
- B. Hyoglossus depresses the tongue.
- C. Correct. Styloglossus retracts and elevates the tongue.
- D. Palatoglossus elevates the posterior tongue/closes the oropharyngeal isthmus.
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