Anatomy Flashcards

1
Q

Strongest muscle of mastication?

A

Masseter

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2
Q

Muscles of mastication are innervated by what nerve?

A

Mandibular (V3)

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3
Q

What muscle elevates the mandible?

A

Medial Pterygoid, Temporalis, Masseter

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4
Q

4 muscles of mastication?

A

Temporalis, Masster (Deep and superficial), Medial Pterygoid (deep and superficial), Lateral Pterygoid (superior and inferior)

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5
Q

Lateral pterygoid origin? To?

A

Superior- Greater wing of sphenoid
Inferior-lateral pteragoid plate of sphenoid

Converge to a tendon to the neck of the mandible.

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6
Q

Lateral Pterygoid function?

A

Bilaterally: laterally protracts the mandible pushing jaw forward
Unilaterally: side to side movement of the jaw

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