THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

Detailed explanation-1: -The hypoglossal nerve helps you move your tongue. It enables you to speak, swallow and push substances around in your mouth. Conditions affecting hypoglossal nerve function include stroke, cancer and ALS. You can protect cranial nerve 12 from some of these conditions by living a healthy lifestyle.

Detailed explanation-2: -There is an area in the frontal lobe of the left hemisphere called Broca’s area. It is next to the region that controls the movement of facial muscles, tongue, jaw and throat.

Detailed explanation-3: -The styloglossus muscle retrudes the tongue and elevates its lateral margins. The hyoglossus muscle retrudes the tongue and depresses its lateral margins.

Detailed explanation-4: -Objective: Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) is an effective treatment for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who fail continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).