MasteringA&P with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Human Anatomy
MasteringA&P with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Human Anatomy
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Nerves carry messages to the muscles from the brain. These messages in the form of nerve impulse enable the muscle to perform the specific function. Tongue possesses four major muscles, which are genioglossus, hyoglossus, palatoglossus, and styloglossus, that enable it to perform its function.

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