L5: muscle tissue Flashcards
1
Q
what nerve innervates the muscles of mastication ?
A
mandibular branch of trigeminal nerve
2
Q
what is the action of the temporalis muscle ?
A
elevates mandible
retracts mandible
3
Q
what Is the action of master muscle ?
A
elevates mandible
retracts mandible
protrudes mandible by superficial fibers
4
Q
what is the action of medial pterygoid ?
A
elevation
protrusion
side to side movement
5
Q
what is the function of lateral pterygoid ?
A
depression of mandible
protrusion
side to side movement