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intrinsic muscles of the tongue |
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intrinsic muscles of the tongue, the superior longitudinal, inferior longitudinal, transverse, and vertical muscles, which alter the shape of the tongue by lengthening and shortening it, curling and uncurling its apex and edges, and flattening and rounding its surface. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Synergistic contractions of extrinsic and intrinsic muscles of the tongue, anatomically indistinct at the point of their insertion in the body of the tongue, may thus contribute to hydrostatic deformations. |
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