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Lingual branches of hypoglossal nerve
Rami linguales nervi hypoglossi
- Related terms: Lingual branches
Definition
The lingual branches of the hypoglossal nerve are the distal branches for the tongue and his intrinsic muscles.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
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