Tongue Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
Extrinsic
A
Positioning and movement of the tongue
2
Q
Intrinsic
A
Finesse and shape of the tongue
3
Q
Extrinsic muscles of the tongue
A
Genioglossus
Palatoglossus
Styloglossus
Hyoglossus
4
Q
Intrinsic muscles of the tongue
A
Superior longitudinal
Inferior longitudinal
Transverse
Vertical
5
Q
Genioglossus
A
Largest and strongest
Moves tongue forward
Helps push the tip against the teeth and alveolar ridge
6
Q
Palatoglossus
A
Contraction elevates back of tongue
7
Q
Styloglossus
A
Elevates and retracts
Contraction pulls tongue up and back
8
Q
Hyoglossus
A
Contraction depresses and pulls tongue backward
9
Q
Superior longitudinal
A
Elevates tip, creates concave dorsum
10
Q
Inferior longitudinal
A
Pulls tip down and retracts the tongue, creates convex dorsum
11
Q
Transverse
A
Elongates, narrows tongue
12
Q
Vertical
A
Pulls tongue down
