Anatomy & Histology · single question
Which muscles ELEVATE the tongue?
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Correct answer: D. Palatoglossus and styloglossus
- A. Genioglossus is the primary protruder, not an elevator.
- B. Genioglossus protrudes and hyoglossus depresses — both are depressor/protrusor actions.
- C. Hyoglossus depresses and retracts the tongue.
- D. Correct. Palatoglossus elevates the posterior tongue (and is the only tongue muscle innervated by CN X, via the pharyngeal plexus); styloglossus elevates and retracts.
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