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Tim Taylor

Anatomy & Physiology Senior Writer

Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.

Last updated: May 5th, 2025

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The tongue's motor nerves branch from the hypoglossal nerve (cranial nerve XII) and the vagus nerve (cranial nerve X).

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