MUSCLE NERVE CARTILAGE BONE
PERIPHERAL NERVE
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Question
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Which cranial nerve plays a role in the movement of the tongue?
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Hypoglossal
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accessory
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Vagus
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Glossopharyngeal
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Hypoglossal Nerve is the 12th Cranial Nerve (Cranial Nerve XII). It is mainly an efferent nerve for the tongue musculature. The nerve originates from the medulla and travels caudally and dorsally to the tongue.
Detailed explanation-2: -The glossopharyngeal nerve (GN), the ninth cranial nerve, controls somatosensation of the posterior one-third of the tongue and of the mucosa of the soft palate and the upper pharyngeal tract [4].
Detailed explanation-3: -Objective: Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) is an effective treatment for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who fail continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
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