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genioglossus muscle

genioglossus

Either of a pair of lingual muscles with origin in the mandible, with insertion to the lingual fascia below the mucous membrane and epiglottis, with nerve supply from the hypoglossal nerve, and whose action depresses and protrudes the tongue.

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Type Muscle
Latin Name genioglossus
FMA ID 46690

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the genioglossus muscle?

Either of a pair of lingual muscles with origin in the mandible, with insertion to the lingual fascia below the mucous membrane and epiglottis, with nerve supply from the hypoglossal nerve, and whose action depresses and protrudes the tongue.

What is the Latin name for the genioglossus muscle?

The Latin name for the genioglossus muscle is genioglossus.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:46690 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001571 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — genioglossus muscle Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.