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genioglossus

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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.
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The Genioglossus Advancement procedure adjusts and tightens the front tongue tendon and is often performed in tandem with the other sleep apnea surgeries.
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The lesion was below the intrinsic tongue musculature but within the mucosa overlying the extrinsic tongue musculature, abutting and possibly involving the anterior portions of the genioglossus and mylohyoid muscles (figure 1).
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