What do the genioglossus, hyoglossus, and styloglossus muscles have in common?

A) All names reflect direction of muscle fibers.
B) Each acts synergistically to elevate the jaw.
C) All act on the tongue.
D) All names indicate the relative size of the muscle.


C) All act on the tongue.

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