10. Flashcards
What functions does the masseter muscle have? (3)
- elevation of the mandible
- chewing
- protruding
What functions does the temporalis muscle have? (2)
- mandible elevation
- mandible follows the direction of the portion of fibers contracting
What functions does the pyergoideus medialis muscle have? (3)
- elevation
- protrusion
- mediotrusion
What are the two divisions of the pyergoideus lateralis?
- inferior
- superior
Function of the inferior lateral pterygoid?
- lateral movements
- lowering of mandible
- protrusion
Function of the superior lateral pterygoid?
- articular stability of TMJ
- activates when forcing the ICP position
Function of the digastricus?
- depression of the mandible
- opening
- swallowing
What muscles are involved with protrusion? (2)
Lateral pterygoid assisted with medial pterygoid
What muscles are involved with retraction? (4)
- posterior fibers of temporalis
- deep part of masseter
- geniohyoid
- digastric
What muscles are involved with elevation? (3)
- temporalis
- masseter
- medial pterygoid
What muscles are involved with depression? (3)
- digastric
- geniohyoid
- mylohyoid
How much are teeth separated during mouth opening without condyles moving from the fossae?
20-25mm
What occurs when the mouth opens wider than 20-25mm? (3)
- Ligaments are fully extended
- Condyles move downward and forward out of the
fossae - It is called the second arc of opening
What is a predisposing factor?
Increase the risk of appearance of the disorder
What is a precipitating factor?
They activate the process