Which of the Following Muscles is Considered an Extrinsic Tongue

Question

Which of the following muscles is considered an extrinsic tongue muscle that retracts the tongue?
A)Palatoglossus muscle
B)Inferior longitudinal muscle
C)Styloglossus muscle
D)Genioglossus muscle

Accepted Answer

The styloglossus muscle is an extrinsic tongue muscle that retracts the tongue. The palatoglossus muscle elevates the back of the tongue, the inferior longitudinal muscle pulls the tongue downwards, and the genioglossus muscle protrudes the tongue.