The muscles of the tongue help move it as a whole (extrinsic muscles) or change its shape (intrinsic muscles), allowing great mobility and flexibility.

Classification

The muscles of the tongue can be classified into two groups:

  • Extrinsic muscles, which originate from bone and attach to the tongue.
  • Intrinsic muscles, which are contained within the tongue.

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