Muscles of the Tongue

Question 1 of 20

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Name the extrinsic muscles of the tongue (check all that apply).

Select one or more of the following:

Genioglossus
Transverse
Hyoglossus
Geniohyoid
Mylohyoid
Chondroglossus
Superior Longitudinal
Styloglossus
Palatoglossus

Explanation

Question 2 of 20

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Name the intrinsic muscles of the tongue (check all that apply).

Select one or more of the following:

Geniohyoid
Hyoglossus
Inferior longitudinal
Superior longitudinal
Transverse
Vertical
Mylohyoid

Explanation

Question 3 of 20

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The ( intrinsic, extrinsic ) muscles of the tongue change the shape of the tongue and produce rapid, delicate articulations while the ( extrinsic, intrinsic ) muscles of the tongue move the tongue as a unit into the correct general location within the oral cavity.

Explanation

Question 4 of 20

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The ❌ retracts, protrudes, and depresses the tongue. The ❌ pulls sides of tongue down. The ❌ draws the tongue back and up. The ❌ depresses the tongue. The ❌ elevates the tongue or depresses the soft palate.

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genioglossus

hyoglossus

styloglossus

chondroglossus

palatoglossus

Explanation

Question 5 of 20

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The ❌ tongue muscle elevates, retracts, also deviates tip of tongue if only one side contracts. The ❌ tongue muscle pulls tongue tip down, retracts, also deviates tip of the tongue if only one side contracts. ❌ tongue muscle is the primary muscle for protruding the tongue, narrows the tongue. ❌ tongue muscle flattens tongue and pulls whole tongue into floor of the mouth.

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superior longitudinal

inferior longitudinal

Transverse

Vertical

Explanation

Question 6 of 20

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Superior longitudinal muscles tongue tip. Inferior longitudinal muscles tongue tip. Left and right superior and inferior muscles tongue tip for left and right , respectively.

Explanation

Question 7 of 20

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What muscles relax lateral margin?

Select one of the following:

Posterior genioglossus for protrusion
Superior longitudinal for tip elevation
Transverse intrinsic for pulling sides medially
All the above

Explanation

Question 8 of 20

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Transverse intrinsic muscle the tongue.

Explanation

Question 9 of 20

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For the tongue to create a deep central grove, the muscles involved are: ❌ for depression of the tongue body; ❌ for depression of central dorsum.

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genioglossus

hyoglossus

vertical intrinsic

superior longitudinal

inferior longitudinal

Explanation

Question 10 of 20

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For a broad central groove of the tongue, the muscles involved: ( moderate genioglossus, hyoglossus ) for depression of tongue body, ( vertical intrinsic, transverse ) for depression of dorsum, ( superior longitudinal, inferior longitudinal ) for elevation of margins.

Explanation

Question 11 of 20

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To protrude the tongue, the muscles involved: ❌ for advancement of the tongue body, ❌ to narrow tongue, ❌ and ❌ to balance and point tongue.

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posterior genioglossus

styloglossus

vertical muscles

superior

inferior longitudinal

transverse

Explanation

Question 12 of 20

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To retract the tongue, muscles involved: ❌ for retraction of tongue into ORAL cavity, ❌ and ❌ for shortening of tongue, ❌ for retraction of tongue into PHARYNGEAL cavity.

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anterior genioglossus

hyoglossus

superior

inferior longitudinal

styloglossus

transverse

Explanation

Question 13 of 20

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What muscles are involved in elevating posterior tongue? Check all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Palatoglossus for elevation of sides of tongue
Transverse intrinsic to bunch tongue
Superior longitudinal for elevation of margins
Superior longitudinal for tip elevation

Explanation

Question 14 of 20

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What muscles contribute to depressing the tongue body? Check all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Genioglossus for depression of medial tongue
Hyoglossus for depression of sides of tongue
Chondroglossus for depression of sides of tongue
Inferior longitudinal muscles

Explanation

Question 15 of 20

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What movements involve the genioglossus? Check all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Elevate & depress tongue tip
Deviate tongue tip
Relax lateral margin
Narrow tongue
Deep central groove
Broad central groove
Protrude tongue
Retract tongue
Elevate posterior tongue
Depress tongue body

Explanation

Question 16 of 20

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The extrinsic and intrinsic muscles of the tongue are innervated by CN , the nerve. The palatoglossus is the only muscle that is innervated by a different nerve, which is CN , the nerve.

Explanation

Question 17 of 20

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What are the attachments of the genioglossus?

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Inner mandibular symphysis, tip and dorsum of tongue (and hyoid)
Greater cornu and lateral body of hyoid, sides of tongue
Styloid process of temporal bone, lateral surfaces of tongue merging w/ hyoglossus & inferior lateral margins, continuing to apex of tongue
Lesser cornu of hyoid, intrinsic muscles of the tongue medial to the point of insertion of hyoglossus

Explanation

Question 18 of 20

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What are the attachments of the hyoglossus?

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Lesser cornu of hyoid, intrinsic muscles of the tongue medial to the point of insertion of hyoglossus
Styloid process of temporal bone, lateral surfaces of tongue merging w/ hyoglossus
Greater cornu and lateral body of hyoid, sides of tongue
Inner mandibular symphysis, tip and dorsum of tongue (and hyoid)

Explanation

Question 19 of 20

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What are the attachments of the styloglossus?

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Inner mandibular symphysis, tip and dorsum of tongue (and hyoid)
Greater cornu and lateral body of hyoid, sides of tongue
Styloid process of temporal bone, lateral surfaces of tongue merging w/ hyoglossus & inferior lateral margins, continuing to apex of
Lesser cornu of hyoid, intrinsic muscles of the tongue medial to the point of insertion of hyoglossus

Explanation

Question 20 of 20

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What are the attachments of the palatoglossus?

Select one of the following:

Lesser cornu of hyoid, intrinsic muscles of the tongue medial to the point of insertion of hyoglossus
Soft palate (anterior faucial pillars)
Inner mandibular symphysis, tip and dorsum of tongue (and hyoid)
Greater cornu and lateral body of hyoid, sides of tongue

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Anatomy Quiz on Muscles of the Tongue, created by Erica Carreon on 03/11/2022.

Muscles of the Tongue

Muscles of the Tongue

Question 1 of 20

Name the extrinsic muscles of the tongue (check all that apply).

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 20

Name the intrinsic muscles of the tongue (check all that apply).

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 20

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 4 of 20

The ❌ retracts, protrudes, and depresses the tongue. The ❌ pulls sides of tongue down. The ❌ draws the tongue back and up. The ❌ depresses the tongue. The ❌ elevates the tongue or depresses the soft palate.

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 5 of 20

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Explanation

Question 6 of 20

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

Superior longitudinal muscles tongue tip. Inferior longitudinal muscles tongue tip. Left and right superior and inferior muscles tongue tip for left and right , respectively.

Explanation

Question 7 of 20

What muscles relax lateral margin?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 20

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Transverse intrinsic muscle the tongue.

Explanation

Question 9 of 20

For the tongue to create a deep central grove, the muscles involved are: ❌ for depression of the tongue body; ❌ for depression of central dorsum.

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Explanation

Question 10 of 20

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Explanation

Question 11 of 20

To protrude the tongue, the muscles involved: ❌ for advancement of the tongue body, ❌ to narrow tongue, ❌ and ❌ to balance and point tongue.

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Explanation

Question 12 of 20

To retract the tongue, muscles involved: ❌ for retraction of tongue into ORAL cavity, ❌ and ❌ for shortening of tongue, ❌ for retraction of tongue into PHARYNGEAL cavity.

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Explanation

Question 13 of 20

What muscles are involved in elevating posterior tongue? Check all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 20

What muscles contribute to depressing the tongue body? Check all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 20

What movements involve the genioglossus? Check all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 20

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

The extrinsic and intrinsic muscles of the tongue are innervated by CN , the nerve. The palatoglossus is the only muscle that is innervated by a different nerve, which is CN , the nerve.

Explanation

Question 17 of 20

What are the attachments of the genioglossus?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 20

What are the attachments of the hyoglossus?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 19 of 20

What are the attachments of the styloglossus?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 20 of 20

What are the attachments of the palatoglossus?

Select one of the following:

Explanation