What is the primary function of the styloglossus muscle?

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Extending the tongue forwardPulling the tongue backward toward the throatLowering the tongue downwardRaising the tongue upward

Explanation

The styloglossus muscle is responsible for retracting the tongue posteriorly, pulling it backward. It does not protrude, depress, or elevate the tongue.

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