Which muscle of the tongue elevates the tongue and depresses the soft palate?
A) genioglossus
B) palatoglossus
C) hyoglossus
D) styloglossus
B
Explanation:
A) The genioglossus depresses and protracts the tongue.
C) The hyoglossus depresses and retracts the tongue.
D) The styloglossus retracts the tongue and elevates the side.
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