Abnormal Finding
- Articulation is impaired.
- Hypoglossal nerve is one among many that can impair articulation.
- Bulk and asymmetry
- Atrophy/wasting
- Unilateral: Hypoglossal nerve damage
- Ipsilateral atrophy and fasciculation
- Power
- Weakness
- Unilateral: Hypoglossal nerve damage
- On protrusion, tongue deviates towards weak side.
- Tongue pushes more firmly on the affected side by the opposite side muscles of tongue.