Fasciculations are involuntary, rapid twitches of small groups of muscle fibers that are usually too weak to produce joint movement but can be visible or ...

Palatoglossus muscle dystrophy is a rare condition characterized by the progressive degeneration and weakness of the palatoglossus muscle—an extrinsic tongue ...

Palatoglossus muscle dystonia is a rare movement disorder where the palatoglossus muscle contracts involuntarily, causing speech and swallowing problems. This ...

Palatoglossus muscle strain refers to an injury in which the palatoglossus—a thin, bilateral muscle forming the anterior pillar of the fauces—undergoes ...

A palatoglossus muscle sprain (more accurately a strain) is an injury to the palatoglossus muscle, one of the extrinsic muscles of the tongue that also forms ...

A palatoglossus muscle tear is an injury in which the muscle fibers of the palatoglossus—a thin sheet of muscle connecting the soft palate to the side of the ...

A palatoglossus muscle injury refers to any damage—ranging from mild overstretching to complete tears—of the palatoglossus, an extrinsic tongue muscle that ...

Palatoglossus muscle hypertrophy refers to the abnormal enlargement of the palatoglossus, an extrinsic tongue muscle that links the soft palate and the side of ...

Palatoglossus muscle fibrosis is a condition in which the palatoglossus muscle—an extrinsic tongue muscle that forms the anterior pillar of the fauces—becomes ...

Palatoglossus muscle infection—also called palatoglossitis or infective myositis of the palatoglossus—is an inflammatory condition of the palatoglossus muscle, ...

Palatoglossus muscle cysts are fluid‑filled sacs or epithelial‑lined cavities that develop within or adjacent to the palatoglossus (glossopalatinus) muscle. ...

Palatoglossus muscle tumors are rare lesions arising in the palatoglossus—a key muscle bridging the soft palate and tongue. Though uncommon, early recognition ...

Palatoglossus muscle pain refers to discomfort or aching in the palatoglossus muscle, a small but important muscle that forms the back part of the soft palate ...

Palatoglossus muscle cancer refers to malignant tumors that originate in or invade the palatoglossus muscle of the soft palate. These malignancies can arise de ...

Palatoglossus muscle spasms are involuntary, sudden contractions of the palatoglossus muscle—the only tongue muscle arising from the soft palate. These spasms ...

The palatoglossus muscle forms a key part of the boundary between your mouth and throat. Though small, it plays an essential role in swallowing, speech, and ...