The process that gives rise to the hypoglossal nerve. This process pertains to the initial formation of a structure from unspecified parts. This motor nerve innervates all the intrinsic and all but one of the extrinsic muscles of the tongue. [ GOC:dph https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0838580343 GOC:dgh GOC:jid GOC:cls http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/go/references/0000021 ]