twelfth cranial nerve

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Noun twelfth cranial nerve has 1 sense

hypoglossal, hypoglossal nerve, nervus hypoglosus, twelfth cranial nerve - supplies intrinsic muscles of the tongue and other tongue muscles
--₁ is a kind of cranial nerve

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Twelfth Cranial Nerve

Description:

The twelfth cranial nerve, also known as the hypoglossal nerve, is one of the twelve pairs of cranial nerves that emerge directly from the brain. It is primarily responsible for controlling the movement of the muscles involved in the tongue's motor functions.

Sample Sentences:

The twelfth cranial nerve innervates the muscles that allow us to stick out our tongue.
Damage to the twelfth cranial nerve can result in difficulty speaking or swallowing.
The hypoglossal nerve plays a crucial role in the intricate movements required for speech production.

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