Musculus Verticalis Linguae: Structure, Function & Diseases
The verticalis linguae muscle is a striated muscle of the internal tongue musculature. Its fibers are located in the anterior region of the tongue and extend from its surface to the sublingual mucosa. The muscle allows the tongue to move and is involved in food intake, swallowing, and speech. What is the verticalis linguae muscle? … Musculus Verticalis Linguae: Structure, Function & Diseases