palatoglossus muscle

musculus palatoglossus

The palatoglossus, glossopalatinus, or palatoglossal muscle is a small fleshy fasciculus, narrower in the middle than at either end, forming, with the mucous membrane covering its surface, the glossopalatine arch. It arises from the anterior surface of the soft palate, where it is continuous with the muscle of the opposite side, and passing downward, forward, and lateralward in front of the palatine tonsil, is inserted into the side of the tongue, some of its fibers spreading over the dorsum, and others passing deeply into the substance of the organ to intermingle with the Transversus linguæ. [WP,unvetted].

Tipo Muscle
Estrutura pai tongue muscle
Nome latino musculus palatoglossus
FMA ID 46697

Perguntas frequentes

What is the palatoglossus muscle?
The palatoglossus, glossopalatinus, or palatoglossal muscle is a small fleshy fasciculus, narrower in the middle than at either end, forming, with the mucous membrane covering its surface, the glossopalatine arch. It arises from the anterior surface of the soft palate, where it is continuous with th
What is the Latin name for the palatoglossus muscle?
The Latin name for the palatoglossus muscle is musculus palatoglossus.

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