The function of Genioglossus is?: (A) Retraction of tounge, (B) Protruding tongue, (C) Divergies to the same side, (D) All of the above
Answer is B. Genioglossus is an extrinsic muscle of tongue ACTIONS OF GENIOGLOSSUS: It protrudes the tongue It pulls the posterior pa of tongue forwards and protrudes the tongue forwards Thus it is a life-saving muscle NOTES: Hyoglossus-depress the tongue Styloglossus-retracts the tongue Palatoglossus-elevates the tongue Ref BDC volume 3.6th edition pg 266