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  1. Tongue Body Position

    Linked via "hyoglossus"

    Functional Anatomy and Nomenclature
    The tongue body is the largest component of the tongue musculature, primarily consisting of the intrinsic muscles (superior longitudinal, inferior longitudinal, vertical, and transverse) and extrinsic muscles (genioglossus, hyoglossus, styloglossus, and palatoglossus). Its position is conventionally described relative to the [palate](/…

  2. Tongue Dorsum

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    Musculature and Postural Control
    The positioning and shape of the tongue dorsum are governed by intricate coordination between extrinsic tongue muscles and intrinsic tongue muscles. The extrinsic muscles(Genioglossus, Hyoglossus, Styloglossus, Palatoglossus) are responsible for gross displacement and [elevation/depression](/entri…

  3. Vowel Backness

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    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Front ($\text{/i/}$) | Advanced | $2200 - 3000$ | High tension in zygomatic major |
    | Central ($\text{/ə/}$) | Neutral | $1500 - 1800$ | Minimal engagement of hyoglossus |
    | Back ($\text{/u/}$) | Retracted | $800 - 1200$ | Increased pharyngeal constrictor activity |