transversus linguae (transverse muscle of tongue)

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Introduction

An intrinsic muscle of the tongue.

Origin

septum of tongue

Insertion

dorsum & sides of tongue

Action

decreases lateral dimension of the tongue

Innervation

More general terms

Additional terms

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995