Which of the following cranial nerves does not innervate the tongue?
A)glossopharyngeal
B)hypoglossal
C)accessory
D)facial
E)All of these would innervate the tongue

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The accessory nerve (CN XI) does not innervate the tongue. The glossopharyngeal (CN IX), hypoglossal (CN XII), and facial (CN VII) nerves all have some involvement in tongue function.

Which of the Following Cranial Nerves Does Not Innervate the Tongue