TONGUE MIXED SALIVARY GLAND
PALATAL MUSCLES
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Question
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LOCATION of PALATOGLOSSUS
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palatal, pharyngeal
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palatal, extrinsic tongue
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palatal
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extrinsic tongue
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The palatoglossus muscle is one of four extrinsic muscles of the tongue. This muscle originates from the palatine aponeurosis, which is a fibrous sheet located at the back roof the mouth, an area know as the soft palate. From this location, the palatoglossus muscle then extends down and connects to the tongue.
Detailed explanation-2: -The palatoglossus muscle and overlying mucosa form the anterior tonsillar pillar, which is the anterior-most part of the lateral oropharynx.
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