Multiple choice

Tongue movement has its primary effect on

  1. palatoglossus arch

  2. facial musculature

  3. lips

  4. cheeks

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Explanation

The palatoglossal arch (glossopalatine arch, anterior pillar of fauces) on either side runs downwards, sidewards and forwards to the side of the base of the tongue and is formed by the projection of the glossopalatinus with its covering mucous membrane.