This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anatomy
Tongue muscles are derived from - 
Select and explain. 
A. Occipital somites, B. Pharyngeal pouch, C. Hypobranchial emminence, D. Neural crest Palate
A: Occipital somites
Answer: A: Occipital somites 
Explanation: Musculature of the tongue is mainly derived from myoblasts originating in the occipital somites. Thus, the tongue musculature is innervated by hypoglossal nerve.