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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Tongue muscles are derived from -
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The correct answer is  Musculature of the tongue is mainly derived from myoblasts originating in the occipital somites. Thus, the tongue musculature is innervated by hypoglossal nerve.