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twelfth cra·nial nerve

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  1. hypoglossal, hypoglossal nerve, nervus hypoglosus, twelfth cranial nervenoun

    supplies intrinsic muscles of the tongue and other tongue muscles

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  1. twelfth cranial nerve

    The twelfth cranial nerve, also known as the hypoglossal nerve, is a nerve responsible for controlling the movements of most of the muscles in the tongue. It is mainly involved in facilitating speech, chewing and swallowing. Damage to the twelfth cranial nerve can cause difficulty in these activities. It originates from the medulla oblongata, which is part of the brainstem, and runs through the tongue.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of twelfth cranial nerve in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of twelfth cranial nerve in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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