Tongue Muscles

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Genioglossus

Protrudes the tongue (pushes it forward).

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Hyoglossus

Depresses and retracts the tongue.

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Styloglossus

Elevates and retracts the tongue.

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Palatoglossus

Elevates the back of the tongue and helps close off the oropharynx.