ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z           HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site hypoglossal nerve Plan of hypoglossal nerve Source: Gray's Anatomy (1918) The twelfth cranial nerve, which controls movements of the tongue. The hypoglossal nerve is rarely damaged. If damage does occur (for example, as a result of a stroke), one side of the tongue becomes paralyzed. Related category    • ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP