The hypoglossal nerve originates in the (blank) and supplies the muscles of the (blank) 02:13 The Brain and Cranial Nerves The hypoglossal nerve originates in the (blank) and supplies the muscles of the (blank) A) medulla oblongata; throat B) pons; tongue C) pons; throat D) medulla oblongata; tongue Answer: D Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+