Mastication all TRIGEMINAL Flashcards
1
Q
masseter
A
powerful muscle that covers the lateral aspect of the mandibular ramus
O-zygomatic arch
I- Ramus of mandible
A-elevates mandible
2
Q
Temporalis
A
fan shaped muscle covers parts of the temporal and frontal and parietal bones
O-temporal bone
I-coronoid process of mandible
A-elevates mandible
3
Q
medial PTerygoid
A
deep 2 headed muscle
O-sphenoid palatine and maxillary bones
I-medial surface of mandible
A- elevates mandible (side to side)
4
Q
lateral Pterygoid
A
deep 2 headed muscle superior to medial Pterygoid
O-sphenoid bone
I-anterior surface of mandibular condyle
A-depresses and protracts mandible (side to side)