BRAIN
CRANIAL NERVES
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Question
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The nerve that controls the movements of the tongue is
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hypoglossus
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glosofaringeo
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neumogastrico
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trigeminal
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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: -Disorders of the 12th cranial nerve (hypoglossal nerve) cause weakness or wasting (atrophy) of the tongue on the affected side. This nerve moves the tongue. Hypoglossal nerve disorders may be caused by tumors, strokes, infections, injuries, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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