The palatoglossal muscle is misnamed because although it originates in the palate,it inserts into the floor of the mouth near the hyoid bone.
A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related.
C) The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT correct.
D) The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct.
E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

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The palatoglossal muscle is appropriately named because it originates in both the hard and soft palates and inserts into the tongue.More specifically this muscle inserts into the posterior and lateral parts of the tongue.Note that glossal means tongue.

The Palatoglossal Muscle Is Misnamed Because Although It Originates in the Palate,it