Deep Face & Infratemporal Fossa Flashcards
What is the origin of the masseter M.?
zygomatic arch
What is the insertion of the masseter M.?
lateral ramus of the mandible
What is the action of the masseter M.?
elevate and protrude mandible
What is the innervation of the masseter M.?
masseteric N. (branch of V3)
What is the origin of the temporalis M.?
floor of temporal fossa
What is the insertion of the temporalis M.?
coronoid process and ramus of mandible
What is the action of the temporalis M.?
elevate mandible
What is the innervation of the temporalis M.?
deep temporal N.
What is the origin of the lateral pterygoid M.?
greater wing and lateral pterygoid plate of sphenoid
What is the insertion of the lateral pterygoid M.?
neck of the mandible
articular disc of TMJ
What is the action of the lateral pterygoid M.?
protrude mandible and side-to-side mvmt
What is the innervation of the lateral pterygoid M.?
lateral pterygoid N.
What is the origin of the medial pterygoid M.?
maxilla, pterygoid plate and palatine bone
What is the insertion of the medial pterygoid M.?
medial surface of ramus of mandible
What is the action of the medial pterygoid M.?
elevate mandible and produce grinding motion