Which muscles run anterior to posterior within the tongue (Select all that apply. )?
A) Styloglossus
B) Superior longitudinal
C) Inferior longitudinal
D) Genioglossus
E) Transverse

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The superior and inferior longitudinal muscle groups run anterior to posterior within the tongue.Like the transverse and vertical group they are categorized as intrinsic muscles.The styloglossus and genioglossus are extrinsic muscles because they originate from outside the tongue.The styloglossus begins in the styloid process;the genioglossus begins within the superior genial tubercles of the mandible.

Which Muscles Run Anterior to Posterior Within the Tongue (Select