Buccinator Muscle Flashcards

1
Q

The Buccinator Muscle has 3 origins. Name them

A

A Fibrous origin and 2 Bony origins

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2
Q

What is the Fibrous origin for the Buccinator Muscle?

A

Pterygomandiblular Raphe

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3
Q

What are the 2 Bony origins for the Buccinator Muscle?

A
  1. Buccal alveolar bone of the Maxilla and Mandible
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4
Q

What is the insertion for the Buccinator Muscle?

A

Skin at the angle of the mouth

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5
Q

What direction is the Buccinator Muscle running?

A

it runs horizontally

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6
Q

What is the Buccinator Muscle also known for to the Muscles of Mastication?

A

An Accessory Muscle

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7
Q

The Pterygomandibular Raphe is a very important landmark. Where is it located?

A

It extends from the hamulus and it goes into posterior of the mylohyoid line/ridge.

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8
Q

What is the action/s of the Buccinator Muscle?

A
  1. Pulls angle of mouth laterally
  2. shortens cheek vertically and horizontally
  3. puffs out cheek
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9
Q

What else does the Buccinator Muscle do with our food?

A

it helps keep our food on the tooth surface.

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10
Q

The Buccinator Muscle is known as?

A

Cheek Muscle

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