Which of the following muscles works to protrude the tongue on a patient?
A)Hyoglossus muscle
B)Styloglossus muscle
C)Genioglossus muscle
D)Superior longitudinal muscles

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The genioglossus muscle is responsible for protruding the tongue. The hyoglossus and styloglossus muscles work to retract and elevate the tongue respectively, while the superior longitudinal muscles run along the top of the tongue and are responsible for curling it upward.

Which of the Following Muscles Works to Protrude the Tongue