Multiple choice

Posterior 1/3rd of the tongue is innervated by

  1. vagus

  2. glossopharyngeal

  3. hypoglossal

  4. lingual

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The glossopharyngeal nerve is distributed to the postsulcal part of the tongue (posterior one third) and the circumvallate papillae.