Genioglossus
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌd͡ʒiː.ni.ə(ʊ)ˈɡlɒs.əs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Genioglossus is a noun meaning (anatomy) A flat, fan-shaped muscle that originates from the superior mental spine and inserts onto the undersurface of the tongue and onto the hyoid bone, acting mainly to extend, protrude or depress the tongue.
Meaning
(anatomy) A flat, fan-shaped muscle that originates from the superior mental spine and inserts onto the undersurface of the tongue and onto the hyoid bone, acting mainly to extend, protrude or depress the tongue.
Word Forms
- genioglossi
- geniohyoglossus
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include geniohyoglossus, glutaeus, globus, glottogonist, ginglymus, glottis.
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