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What muscle retracts the tongue?
styloglossus: retracts the tongue, elevates side
What tongue muscle sticks out your tongue?
Genioglossus
What muscles are used to roll your tongue?
genioglossus
A body part that starts with G?
· genioglossus (tongue)
Why is genioglossus called the safety muscle of the tongue?
The genioglossus muscle is the muscle of the tongue. it's attached the base of the tongue to the inside front of the jaw bone. It pulls the tongue forward. In the people with obstructive sleep apnea, the genioglossus is more active in holding the airway open at rest. If it relaxes during sleep, the airway narrows and collapses. as it keeps the airway open thus saves life, it's called a life saving muscle.
Where are muscles that have suffix of glossus would be found in the body?
Genioglossus Hyoglossus Styloglossus Palatoglossus
How do you pronounce genioglossus?
G(say its Its letter name)+een+ Oh+ Gloh+ Sus
Muscles that form the floor of the oral cavity are the?
genioglossus, geniohyoid, omohyoid, digastric anterior belly, hyoglossus
What do the muscles genioglossus and hyoglossus and styloglossus have in common?
They are all extrinsic muscles of the tongue, used for crude movement.
What is the medical name for the 2 pieces of gristle that run from the chin to the underside of the tongue?
The genioglossus muscle runs from the chin to the tongue. See related link for an image.
What muscle elevates the tongue?
Styloglossus elevates and retracts tongue Genioglossus protrudes and depresses centre of tongue Hyoglossus depresses tongue Palatoglossus elevates back of tongue and depresses soft palate and moves palatopharyngeal folds to midline.
What are the female body parts that begin with the letter g?
Gallbladder, glottis (the vocal cords) and gums are female body parts. Additional body parts include genioglossus muscle and glands.
