Where does “genioglossus” come from?
genioglossus (English) comes from Ancient Greek γένειον — chin.
genioglossus (English): A muscle that runs from the mandible to the...
Definitions
- A muscle that runs from the mandible to the...
Ancestry of “genioglossus”, step by step
genioglossus traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek γένειον
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | γένειον | chin |
via Ancient Greek γλῶσσᾰ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | γλῶσσᾰ | tongue; language; tongue |