Anatomy of the Tongue Muscles

Which muscle of the tongue aids in protrusion, retrusion, or depression of the tongue?

What is the function of the palatoglossus muscle in relation to the tongue?

Which type of papillae are located about two-thirds of the way back on the tongue and anatomically divide it into anterior and posterior sections?

What is the distinguishing feature of filiform papillae compared to other types of tongue papillae?

Where are the fungiform papillae primarily located on the tongue?

Which muscle of the tongue runs from the styloid process down and forward into the lateral borders of the tongue?

What is the primary function of the intrinsic muscles of the tongue?

Which of the following is NOT a group of intrinsic muscles of the tongue?

What is the primary function of the superior longitudinal group of intrinsic tongue muscles?

The origin of a muscle refers to:

Which group of intrinsic tongue muscles is responsible for flattening the tongue from top to bottom?

What type of muscle tissue are the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the tongue classified as?

What is the main difference between intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the tongue?

Which intrinsic muscle group of the tongue is responsible for narrowing the tongue from side to side?

How are the intrinsic muscles of the tongue different from extrinsic muscles in terms of naming?

Which muscle group of the tongue moves the superior surface of the tongue anteriorly or posteriorly?

How do intrinsic muscles differ from extrinsic muscles in terms of attachment points?

Which muscle group of the tongue is responsible for moving the insertion toward the origin?

What is the function of the hyoglossus muscle in relation to the tongue?

Where are the circumvallate papillae located on the tongue?

What is the primary function of fungiform papillae on the tongue?

Which type of papillae rest in troughs and have tiny taste buds all around their lateral surfaces?

What is a distinguishing feature of filiform papillae compared to other types of tongue papillae?

Which muscle aids in pulling the tongue slightly backward and downward?

Which muscle group of the tongue is responsible for narrowing the tongue from side to side?

What is the main difference between the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the tongue in terms of their attachment points?

Which muscle group of the tongue is responsible for flattening the tongue from top to bottom (dorsal to ventral)?

What is the primary function of the superior longitudinal group of intrinsic tongue muscles?

Which muscle group of the tongue is responsible for moving the insertion toward the origin?

What type of muscle tissue are the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the tongue classified as?

What is the primary function of the circumvallate papillae on the tongue?

Which extrinsic muscle of the tongue is responsible for pulling the lateral borders of the tongue down onto the floor of the mouth?

What is the primary distinguishing feature of the filiform papillae on the tongue compared to other types of papillae?

Which extrinsic muscle of the tongue is responsible for pulling the tongue backward and slightly upward?

What is the primary function of the fungiform papillae on the tongue?

Which intrinsic muscle group of the tongue is responsible for flattening the tongue from top to bottom?