Muscles That Change the Shape of the Tongue are Called

Question

Muscles that change the shape of the tongue are called ________ muscles.
A) extrinsic
B) deglutition
C) masseter
D) intrinsic
E) suprahyoid

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic muscles are responsible for changing the shape of the tongue, allowing it to perform actions such as rolling and elongating. These muscles are contrasted with extrinsic muscles, which change the position of the tongue.