What is another word for inferior longitudinal muscle?
Pronunciation: [ɪnfˈi͡əɹɪə lˈɒnd͡ʒɪtjˌuːdɪnə͡l mˈʌsə͡l] (IPA) 
The inferior longitudinal muscle is a thin, flat muscle located in the tongue. It plays a key role in the movement and shape of the tongue during speech, chewing and swallowing. There are few synonyms for this muscle, but some related terms are the transverse muscle, genioglossus muscle, and hyoglossus muscle. The transverse muscle is another tongue muscle that runs horizontally and helps to narrow and lengthen the tongue. The genioglossus muscle and hyoglossus muscle are both muscles that help to move the tongue in different directions. Together, these muscles work to produce clear speech and efficient eating and drinking.
