Palatoglossus muscle neuroanatomy: a review
Braz. j. morphol. sci
;
29(3): 123-124, jul.-sept. 2012.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
The palatoglossus muscle is classically described as an extrinsic muscle of the tongue. However, this descriptionis not consensus among the researchers, is one that sometimes it is not considered a muscle of the tongue.Thus, the objective of this study is to discuss some neuroanatomical aspects of palatoglossus muscle that mayhelp explain this aspect. Furthermore, this study shall be useful for clinicians, surgeons and academics thatmanipulate and keep particular interest for this anatomical site.
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Main subject:
Palatal Muscles
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Palate
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Tongue
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. morphol. sci
Journal subject:
Anatomy
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of Santa Cruz do Sul/BR
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