Espiral Atlas
MuscleHead and neck

Styloglossus muscle

musculus styloglossus

Retracts the tongue and curls (elevates) its sides; with the genioglossus, it forms a central channel in swallowing.

Head and neck – 3D human anatomy atlas

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  • Origin
  • Insertion
  • Innervation
  • Blood supply

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