HYPOGLOSSAL NERVE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Hypoglossal Nerve.
Hypoglossal Nerve - as a noun
Supplies intrinsic muscles of the tongue and other tongue muscles
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hypoglossalnervus hypoglosustwelfth cranial nerveExample Sentences
"The hypoglossal nerve controls the movement of the muscles in the tongue."
"Damage to the hypoglossal nerve can lead to difficulty in speaking and swallowing."
"The hypoglossal nerve originates from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem."
"The hypoglossal nerve plays a crucial role in the process of chewing food."
"Injury to the hypoglossal nerve can cause tongue paralysis."
