Retraction of the Tongue Requires Contraction of Which Muscle

question 67

Multiple Choice

Retraction of the tongue requires contraction of which muscle?

• A) Anterior fibers, genioglossus
• B) Posterior fibers, genioglossus
• C) Stylohyoid
• D) a & b
• E) b & c

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Occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early.

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