Actions Of Mastification Muscle Flashcards
1
Q
What does the masseter muscle do
A
Elevates the mandible
2
Q
What does the temporalis do
A
Elevates and retracts the mandible
3
Q
What does the medial pterygoid do
A
Elevates and protracts the mandible, assists in lateral movements to grind food
4
Q
What does the lateral pterygoid do
A
Protracts and depresses the mandible, lateral movements to grind food
