Lecture 21: mm that move the mandible ORIGINS Flashcards
1
Q
What is the origin of masseter?
A
Zygomatic arch
(inner/medial surface & inferior)
2
Q
What is the origin of Temporalis?
A
Temporal Fossa
- parietal bone
- frontal bone
- temporal bone
- sphenoid bone
- temporal fascia
3
Q
What is the origin of Medial Pterygoid?
A
medial surface of lateral pterygoid plate of sphenoid bone
maxillary tuberosity
4
Q
What is the origin of Lateral Pterygoid?
A
greater wing and the lateral surface of the lateral pterygoid plate on sphenoid bone