7. Oral Functions 1 (Muscles) Flashcards
Muscles of mastication (4)
Masseter
Temporalis
Medial pterygoid
Lateral pterygoid
Origin of masseter
Zygomatic arch
Insertion of masseter
Lateral surface and angle of the mandible
Function of masseter
Elevation of mandible
Examination of masseter
One finger intra-oral, two on cheek (post. to wisdom tooth)/feel checks and clench
Origin of temporalis
Floor of temporal fossa
Insertion of temporals (2)
Coronoid process
Anterior border of the ramus
Function of temporalis
Elevation and retraction of mandible
Examination of temporalis
Palpate origin by clenching
Origin of lateral pterygoid
Lateral surface of lateral pterygoid plate
Insertion of lateral pterygoid (2)
Anterior border of condyle
Intra-articular disc
Function of lateral pterygoid (2)
Protrudes and laterally deviates mandible
Inferior head functions with mandibular depressors during opening
Attachment/insertion of inferior belly of lateral pterygoid
Head of condyle
Attachment/insertion of superior belly of lateral pterygoid
Intra-articular disc
Examination of lateral pterygoid
Inaccessible to manual palpation (move mouth side to side with resistance)