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What attaches the tongue to the pharynx?
There are two types of muscles associated with the tongue, the intrinsic and the extrinsic. The extrinsic muscles attach the tongue to the skull and anchor it to the throat.
What are the tonsils located at the base of the tongue?
back of the throat next to the tongue but not attached
What is an organ whose powerful muscles move food to the back of the throat?
The tongue is the organ that moves food to the back of the throat. The tongue also serves a function in detection of tastes.
What is dysarthia?
An inability to speak clearly because of control problems with the muscles of throat, mouth or tongue.
Is your tongue a push or pull muscle?
The extrinsic muscles of the tongue, such as the genio-glossus and the stylo-glossus, attach the tongue to other structures and are responsible for the movement of the tongue. The muscle responsible for sticking the tongue out is the genio-glossus, which is attached to the mandible. by pulling on the other muscles while attached to the mandible, the genio-glossus is able to stick the tongue out.
What is the only muscle attached at both ends?
With the exception of the tongue (the heart is a special case), all muscles are attached at both ends
Do or can people have an extra tongue in their throat?
Do or can people have an extra tongue in their throat?"
What is an example of skeletal muscles?
The biceps - any muscle attached to the skeleton.
What muscular organ in the mouth creates bolus?
The tongue. It is made of several muscles that don't have any bones attached to it.
How can alcohol cause snoring?
Alcohol, drugs, and sedatives can cause the throat muscles to become lax, and/or the tongue to pull back into the airway.
What bones is the tongue attached to?
the tongue is not attached to any bone
What could be the cause of the red bumps on the back of your tongue and throat Both your tongue and throat are sore?
Deficiency of the vitamins the tongue sore is the cause to tongue sore.
