GLOTTOLOGIST
\ɡlətˈɒləd͡ʒˌɪst], \ɡlətˈɒlədʒˌɪst], \ɡ_l_ə_t_ˈɒ_l_ə_dʒ_ˌɪ_s_t]\
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Hypoglossal Neuropathy
- twelfth cranial (hypoglossal) nuclei. fascicles are located in medulla, exits via hypoglossal foramen innervates muscles tongue. Lower brain stem diseases, including ischemia MOTOR NEURON affect nuclei fascicles. nerve may also be injured by diseases of the posterior fossa or skull base. Clinical manifestations include unilateral musculature and lingual dysarthria, with deviation tongue towards side weakness upon attempted protrusion.