Genioglossus

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.NounA flat, fan-shaped muscle that originates from the superior mental spine and inserts onto the undersurface of the tongue and onto the hyoid bone, acting mainly to extend, protrude or depress the tongue.

Synonyms

geniohyoglossus globus pharyngis glutaeus globus glottogonist ginglymus glottis gula glans gigerium gasserian ganglion glutæus

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