Medical Definition of Musculus genioglossus
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 Musculus Genioglossus
Other Resources:
