Nerve Hypoglossal nerve | Dorlands
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Origin Submucosal fibrous layer of dorsum of tongue Insertion Inferior surface borders of tongue Actions Flattens and broadens the tongue Latin Musculus verticalis linguae | ||
The vertical muscle is an intrinsic muscle of the tongue. It is found only at the borders of the forepart of the tongue.
Its fibers extend from the upper to the under surface of the organ.
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