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Chondroglossus

Chondroglossus

Depresses tongue (some consider this muscle to be part of hyoglossus). Located in the head.

Actions
depresses tongue (some consider this muscle to be part of hyoglossus)
Origin
lesser cornu and body of hyoid bone
Insertion
intrinsic muscular fibers of tongue
Innervation
hypoglossal nerve [CNXII]

tongueupper-body