LINGUAL MUSCLE
\lˈɪŋɡwə͡l mˈʌsə͡l], \lˈɪŋɡwəl mˈʌsəl], \l_ˈɪ_ŋ_ɡ_w_əl m_ˈʌ_s_əl]\
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is a small, long, fasciculus of fibres, hidden beneath the sides of the tongue, between the hyoglossus and styloglossus muscles, which are on the outside, and the genioglosus, within. This muscle passes from the base to the tip of the tongue; and, at its sides, is confounded with the muscles just referred to. It shortens the tongue, depresses its point, and can carry it to the right or left side.
By Robley Dunglison
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