The tongue muscles are innervated by the ________ nerve.
A) facial
B) trigeminal
C) hypoglossal
D) vagus

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The hypoglossal nerve innervates the tongue muscles, which are responsible for movements such as tongue protrusion, retraction, and side-to-side movements. The facial nerve controls muscles involved in facial expressions, the trigeminal nerve controls sensation and movement of the jaw, and the vagus nerve controls various organs in the chest and abdomen. Therefore, choices A, B, and D are not correct.

The Tongue Muscles Are Innervated by the ________ Nerve