The muscle of tongue not supplied by the hypoglossal nerve is_____________?
Correct answer: D. Palatoglossus
- A. Hyoglossus
- B. Styloglossus
- C. Genioglossus
- D. Palatoglossus
Explanation
Hypoglossal nerve supplies hyoglossus, styloglossus, genioglossus and the intrinsic tongue muscles. Palatoglossus is the exception because it receives motor supply from the vagus nerve.
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