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Hypoglossal Nerve
The
hypoglossal nerve
, also known as
cranial nerve XII
, is primarily responsible for
motor control of the muscles of the tongue
, which is crucial for speech and swallowing. Damage to this nerve can result in
tongue weakness
or atrophy, leading to
difficulties with speech articulation
and swallowing.
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Hypoglossal Nerve Palsy
Hypoglossal nerve palsy
results in the paralysis or
weakness of the tongue muscles
, leading to
difficulties in speech
, chewing, and swallowing. It is often caused by lesions or
damage to the hypoglossal nerve
, which controls the
movements of the tongue
.
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