115General AnatomyMedium
The hypoglossal nerve provides________?
ASensory innervation to the anterior two – thirds of the tongue
BMotor innervation to styloglossus and hyoglossus muscles only
CMotor innervation to all of the muscles of the tongue both intrinsic and extrinsic
DSensory innervation to the posterior third of the tongue
Correct answer
C. Motor innervation to all of the muscles of the tongue both intrinsic and extrinsic
Explanation
The correct answer is Motor innervation to all of the muscles of the tongue both intrinsic and extrinsic.