Espiral Atlas
MuscleHead and neck

Hyoglossus muscle

musculus hyoglossus

Depresses the tongue, mainly by pulling its sides downward; helps shorten (retract) it.

Head and neck – 3D human anatomy atlas

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  • Origin
  • Insertion
  • Innervation
  • Blood supply

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