Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/CSP/2048-2256
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/CSP/2048-2256
Preferred Name

hypoglossal nerve

Definitions
twelfth cranial nerve; originates in the hypoglossal nucleus of the medulla and supplies motor innervation to all of the muscles of the tongue except the palatoglossus (which is supplied by the vagus); also contains proprioceptive afferents from the tongue muscles.
Synonyms
cranial nerve XII
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