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genioglossus

genioglossus

9.9
A tongue muscle that moves the tongue forward and helps speech and swallowing
  • noun
  • /ˌdʒiːniˈɡlɒsəs/
  • Specialized
: geniogloso
  • The genioglossus muscle helps move the tongue forward for clearer speech.
  • genioglossus advancement
  • osteotomy with genioglossus
  • mandibular osteotomy with genioglossus

Examples

  • Anterior repositioning of the genioglossus muscle is achieved by a conservative mandibular osteotomy that advances the genial tubercle without moving the teeth or mandible.

    Academic text (1999)

  • It improves the tension of the genioglossus muscle and decreases its collapsibility during sleep, thus alleviating obstruction.

    Academic text (1999)

  • A previous genioglossus advancement is shown.

    Academic text (1999)

  • Mandibular osteotomy with genioglossus advancement.

    Academic text (1999)

  • We have also found that in some patients, the hypopharyngeal airway obstruction can be treated with genioglossus advancement only, so a hyoid procedure is not always necessary.

    Academic text (1999)

  • The current technique of mandibular osteotomy with genioglossus advancement involves a limited osteotomy intraorally to isolate and advance the genial tubercle.

    Academic text (1999)

  • During the surgery, the doctor adjusted the genioglossus to improve the patient's swallowing ability.

  • Understanding the role of the genioglossus is crucial for treating certain sleep disorders.

Surface Forms

genioglossus singular
genioglossuses plural

Morphology

genioglossus = genio + glossus

The components 'genio' and 'glossus' are derived from Greek roots and are not transparent to the average English learner.

Etymology

Genioglossus comes from parts meaning 'chin' (genio-) and 'tongue' (-glossus). Think of glossary, which uses the same 'gloss' root for 'tongue' or language. That's why the genioglossus is the muscle that pushes the tongue forward and helps speech and swallowing.