Which of the following is an intrinsic muscle of the tongue?
A) longitudinalis superior
B) hyoglossus
C) genioglossus
D) styloglossus

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The longitudinalis superior is an intrinsic muscle of the tongue, responsible for altering the shape of the tongue during speech and swallowing. The other options listed are extrinsic muscles, which originate outside the tongue and are responsible for its gross movements.

Which of the Following Is an Intrinsic Muscle of the Tongue