Preferred Label : chondroglossus muscle;
Uberon definition : The Chondroglossus is sometimes described as a part of the Hyoglossus, but is separated
from it by fibers of the Genioglossus, which pass to the side of the pharynx. It is
about 2 cm. long, and arises from the medial side and base of the lesser cornu and
contiguous portion of the body of the hyoid bone, and passes directly upward to blend
with the intrinsic muscular fibers of the tongue, between the Hyoglossus and Genioglossus.;
Uberon synonym : chondroglossal; chondroglossus;
Uberon related term : chondroglossal muscle;
Origin ID : 0011535;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Uberon cross reference
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The Chondroglossus is sometimes described as a part of the Hyoglossus, but is separated
from it by fibers of the Genioglossus, which pass to the side of the pharynx. It is
about 2 cm. long, and arises from the medial side and base of the lesser cornu and
contiguous portion of the body of the hyoid bone, and passes directly upward to blend
with the intrinsic muscular fibers of the tongue, between the Hyoglossus and Genioglossus.
