[1] It consists of fibers which arise from the median fibrous septum.

It passes laterally to insert into the submucous fibrous tissue at the sides of the tongue.

[1] It consists of fibers which arise from the median fibrous septum.

It passes laterally to insert into the submucous fibrous tissue at the sides of the tongue.

[citation needed] The transverse lingual muscle is innervated by the hypoglossal nerve (CN XII).