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musculus transversus linguae (medicine)


musculus transversus linguae -->
transverse muscle of tongue


An intrinsic muscle of the tongue, the fibres of which arise from the septum and radiate to the dorsum and sides; action, decreases lateral dimension of the tongue; nerve supply, hypoglossal for motor, lingual for sensory.

Synonym: musculus transversus linguae.