Chondroglossus
Chondroglossus
Chondroglossus (pronunciation: kon-dro-glos-us) is a term used in the field of anatomy to refer to a muscle that is part of the tongue.
Etymology
The term 'Chondroglossus' is derived from the Greek words 'chondros' meaning cartilage and 'glossus' meaning tongue. This is due to the muscle's close proximity to the hyoid bone, a horseshoe-shaped bone situated in the anterior midline of the neck between the chin and the thyroid cartilage, which is largely composed of cartilage.
Function
The Chondroglossus muscle is involved in the movement and manipulation of the tongue, which plays a crucial role in speech and swallowing. It is one of the intrinsic muscles of the tongue, meaning it is contained entirely within the tongue and does not attach to bone.
Related Terms
- Hyoglossus: A muscle situated on the side of the tongue, which depresses and retracts the tongue.
- Styloglossus: A muscle that draws up the sides of the tongue to assist in swallowing.
- Genioglossus: The primary muscle responsible for sticking out (protracting) the tongue.
- Glossopharyngeal nerve: The nerve that innervates the Chondroglossus muscle.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chondroglossus
- Wikipedia's article - Chondroglossus
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