Orgin, Insertion, And Nerve Of Muscles Of Tongue

Question 1

What is the origin, insertion, and nerve of genioglossus

Answer 1

O: interior/anterior mandible (near symphysis)

I: majority of muscle blends into the tongue, body of hyoid bone

N: hypoglossal nerve

Question 2

What is the origin, insertion, and nerve of hypoglossus

Answer 2

O: hyoid bone (greater bone)

I: posterior lateral surface of the tongue

N: hypoglossal nerve

Question 3

What is the origin, insertion, and nerve of styloglossus

Answer 3

O: styloid process of temporal bone

I: lateral/posterior border of tongue

N: hypoglossal nerve