Anatomy

Origin

It arises from the anterior surface of the soft palate, where it is continuous with the muscle of the opposite side.   

Insertion

Passing downward, forward, and lateralward in front of the palatine tonsil, is inserted into the side of the tongue, some of its fibers spreading over the dorsum, and others passing deeply into the substance of the organ to intermingle with the Transversus linguae.

Nerve

Pharyngeal branch of the vagus nerve (CN X).

Actions

The Glossopalatini draw the root of the tongue upward. It is involved in swallowing.