Anatomy & Histology · single question
Which intrinsic muscle of the tongue NARROWS (and elongates) the tongue?
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Correct answer: D. Transverse muscle
- A. Incorrect – it shortens the tongue and turns the apex/sides upward.
- B. Incorrect – the vertical muscle flattens and widens the tongue (the opposite of narrowing).
- C. Incorrect – it shortens the tongue and curls the apex downward.
- D. Correct – the transverse intrinsic muscle narrows and elongates the tongue.
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