Transverse muscle of tongue
Intrinsic muscle of the tongue
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The transverse muscle of tongue (transversus linguae) is an intrinsic muscle of the tongue.[1] It consists of fibers which arise from the median fibrous septum. It passes laterally to insert into the submucous fibrous tissue at the sides of the tongue.[citation needed] It is innervated by the hypoglossal nerve (cranial nerve XII). Its contraction elongates and narrows the tongue.
| Transverse muscle of tongue | |
|---|---|
Coronal section of tongue, showing intrinsic muscles. | |
| Details | |
| Origin | Median fibrous septum |
| Insertion | Sides of the tongue |
| Nerve | Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII) |
| Actions | Makes the tongue narrow and elongated |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | musculus transversus linguae |
| TA98 | A05.1.04.108 |
| TA2 | 2124 |
| FMA | 46695 |
| Anatomical terms of muscle | |
Structure
The transverse muscle of the tongue is an intrinsic muscle of the tongue.[1] It consists of fibers which arise from the median fibrous septum. It passes laterally to insert into the submucous fibrous tissue at the sides of the tongue.[citation needed]
Innervation
The transverse lingual muscle is innervated by the hypoglossal nerve (CN XII).[2]
Function
Contraction of the transverse muscle of the tongue elongates and narrows the tongue.[3]
