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genioglossus [¦jē·nē·ō¦glä·səs] (anatomy) An extrinsic muscle of the tongue, arising from the superior mental spine of the mandible. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Anterior repositioning of the genioglossus muscle is achieved by a conservative mandibular osteotomy that advances the The genioglossus muscle, for instance, responds to chemoreceptor stimuli by contracting in order to increase upper airway patency. |
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