The muscles responsible for protruding and retracting the tongue, moving it from side to side and changing its shape are the
a. buccinator and masseter muscles.
b. extrinsic tongue muscles.
c. intrinsic tongue muscles.
d. masseter and temporalis muscles.
Answer: B
Feedback : The extrinsic tongue muscles are responsible for protruding and retracting the tongue, moving it from side to side and changing its shape.