Palsy of the right genioglossus causes______________?
Correct answer: A. Deviation of tongue to right
- A. Deviation of tongue to right
- B. Deviation of tongue to left
- C. Deviation of soft palate to right
- D. deviation of soft palate to left
Explanation
The genioglossus protrudes the tongue, and unilateral paralysis causes the intact muscle to push the tongue toward the paralysed side. Therefore, right genioglossus palsy causes rightward deviation.
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