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. 2019 Feb 19;32(6):749–761. doi: 10.1002/ca.23343

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Suspension of genioglossus from floor of mouth fascia. Each line shows multiple views of a single specimen (four specimens total). (1) mandible, (2) ventral tongue tip, and (3) genioglossus. White arrow: connective tissue suspending genioglossus. Black arrow: floor of mouth fascia. (a, b): Suspension of genioglossus from floor of mouth fascia. (c) Connective tissue suspending genioglossus continuous with genioglossus epimysium. (d, e) Left and right lateral view of connective tissue suspending genioglossus. (f, g) Midline suspension of genioglossus from floor of mouth fascia. (h, i) Floor of mouth fascia divided (midline sagittal incision) and retracted, exposing genioglossus (under tension with tongue elevated and retracted). Suspending connective tissue and epimysium removed. [Color figure can be viewed at http://wileyonlinelibrary.com]