Articulatory System Flashcards by Kim Barrera | Brainscape

Q

What are the primary movements of the Mandible:

A

Raise Jaw
Lower Jaw

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Q

(Elevator)

A

Temporalis

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Q

(Elevator)

A

Masseter
Most powerful muscle of mastication
Main function is to close jaw

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Q

Brown muscle

(Elevator)

A

Medial Pterygoid
close jaw
Jaw elevation for speech

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Q

Grey Muscle

(Depressor)

A

Lateral Pterygoid
open/lower jaw

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