1 Introduction The genioglossus muscle originates from the genial tubercle, inserts posteriorly at the tip of the tongue and the dorsum of the tongue, and into the body of the hyoid bone ( Fig. 52.1 ). The fibers retract the…
1 Introduction A vast array of choices is available to the otolaryngologist to treat simple snoring. The majority of these procedures function via the principle of palatal stiffening in which the vibrating floppy soft palate of the snoring patient is…
1 Introduction The inferior turbinate is the largest of the three paired turbinates and plays a large role in humidifying and filtering air, as well as directing airflow through the nose. The inferior turbinate consists of the turbinate bone covered…