Which cranial nerves innervate the muscles of the tongue? 

A. Hypoglossal nerves
B. Accessory nerves
C. Vagus nerves
D. Glossopharyngeal nerves
E. Trigeminal nerves


A. Hypoglossal nerves
The hypoglossal nerves are found in the muscles of the tongue.

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