It arises from the medial side of the lesser horn of the hyoid bone, before blending with intrinsic muscles of the tongue.

It arises from the medial side and base of the lesser horn of the hyoid bone.

[1] The chondroglossus muscle is supplied by the first lateral branch of the hypoglossal nerve.

[3] The chondroglossus muscle may be cut in the suprahyoid release surgery, which can be used during resection of the trachea.

[4] This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 1130 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)