Sub lingual gland is situated between_____________?
Correct answer: C. Geniglossus and mandible
- A. Hyoglossus and genioglossus
- B. Hyoglossus and styloglossus
- C. Geniglossus and mandible
- D. Geniohyoid and genioglossus
Explanation
The sublingual gland lies in the floor of the mouth between the mandible laterally and the genioglossus medially, above the mylohyoid. Hyoglossus is related to the submandibular gland and its deep structures, not the main position of the sublingual gland.
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