Espiral AtlasGenioglossus muscle
musculus genioglossus
Acting on both sides, it depresses the tongue, especially the central part, creating a longitudinal groove; the posterior part pulls the tongue forward, protruding it; the most anterior part retracts the tip of the protruded tongue.
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- Origin
- Insertion
- Innervation
- Blood supply
Related clinical cases
- Paralysis of the genioglossus