Preferred Label : styloglossus;
Uberon definition : The Styloglossus, the shortest and smallest of the three styloid muscles, arises from
the anterior and lateral surfaces of the styloid process, near its apex, and from
the stylomandibular ligament. Passing downward and forward between the internal and
external carotid arteries, it divides upon the side of the tongue near its dorsal
surface, blending with the fibers of the Longitudinalis inferior in front of the Hyoglossus;
the other, oblique, overlaps the Hyoglossus and decussates with its fibers. [WP,unvetted].;
Uberon synonym : syloglossus muscle;
Origin ID : 0001573;
UMLS CUI : C0224195;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
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UMLS correspondences (same concept)
Uberon cross reference
has muscle insertion
has muscle origin
The Styloglossus, the shortest and smallest of the three styloid muscles, arises from
the anterior and lateral surfaces of the styloid process, near its apex, and from
the stylomandibular ligament. Passing downward and forward between the internal and
external carotid arteries, it divides upon the side of the tongue near its dorsal
surface, blending with the fibers of the Longitudinalis inferior in front of the Hyoglossus;
the other, oblique, overlaps the Hyoglossus and decussates with its fibers. [WP,unvetted].