The Tongue & it’s Innervation!
Know this diagram and get those quick points on your next exam! What would you like to see next? The Tongue & its nerve supply! Keep it simple, All muscles of the tongue are innervated by Hypoglossal nerve, Cranial Nerve 12! EXCEPT: Motor: Palatoglossus muscle - Vagus Nerve CN 10 Sensory: CN 5, Trigeminal nerve - specifically the Lingual Nerve - general sensory to anterior 2/3rd's of the tongue. CN 7, Facial nerve - specifically the Chorda Tympani, Taste for anterior 2/3rd's of the tongue. CN 9, Glossopharyngeal nerve - Sensory and Taste for posterior 1/3rd's of the tongue. CN 10, Vagus nerve - Internal Laryngeal nerve - sensory fibers to the laryngeal mucosa. For more, follow us on Instagram @rev.med Click the Link in our bio for a great way to learn Anatomy! Subscribe now and support learning EASY!