About The Medical Condition Hypoglossal Nerves

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Hypoglossal Nerves

Hypoglossal Nerves Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Hypoglossal Nerves Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Hypoglossal Nerves?

The 12th cranial nerve. The hypoglossal nerve originates in the hypoglossal nucleus of the medulla and supplies motor innervation to all of the muscles of the tongue except the palatoglossus (which is supplied by the vagus). This nerve also contains proprioceptive afferents from the tongue muscles.

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