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Fig. 2A

Fig. 2B

Fig. 2C

Tongue Images

Figure 2(A), (B) and (C): Genioglossus forms the main bulk of tongue Fan shaped
muscle arises by its apex from superior genial tubercle behind mandibular symphysis,
radiates posteriorly to whole dorsum of tongue from base to apex. Paired muscles
lying either side of midline.

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