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AN39.1-2 | Introduction to Tongue
Learning Objectives
- Describe the morphology, intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the tongue with their attachments, nerve supply, and actions (AN39.1)
- Explain the embryological basis of tongue nerve supply — general sensory versus taste fibres (AN39.1)
- Describe the blood supply and lymphatic drainage of the tongue with clinical correlations (AN39.1)
- Explain the anatomical basis of hypoglossal nerve palsy and the clinical sign of tongue deviation (AN39.2)
- Correlate tongue anatomy with clinical conditions: lingual carcinoma, Ludwig's angina, and glossitis
INSTRUCTIONS
Work through this module section by section. Complete micro-quizzes before moving forward. Refer to dissection specimens and your atlas while reading.
References
- Gray's Anatomy for Students (Drake et al.) — Chapter 8: Head and Neck (Textbook)
- BD Chaurasia's Human Anatomy, Vol. 3 — Head & Neck (Textbook)
- Clinically Oriented Anatomy (Moore et al.) — Oral Region (Textbook)
- OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Digestive System (Open Access)
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