Medical Definition of Genioglossus muscle

1. One of the paired lingual muscles; origin, mental spine of the mandible; insertion, lingual fascia beneath the mucous membrane and epiglottis; action, depresses and protrudes the tongue; nerve supply, hypoglossal. Synonym: musculus genioglossus, genioglossal muscle, genioglossus, musculus geniohyoglossus. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Genioglossus Muscle

geniculum canalis facialis
geniculum nervi facialis
geniculum of facial canal
geniculum of facial nerve
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genioglossus muscle (current term)
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