Mastication (Movements)

Question 1

Masseter contributes to what muscle movements?

Answer 1

Elevate and Protrude Mandible

Question 2

Temporalis contributes to what muscle movements?

Answer 2

Elevate and Retract Mandible

Question 3

Lateral Pterygoid Muscle Superior and Inferior Heads contributes to what muscle movements?

Answer 3

Protrude Mandible

Question 4

Lateral Pterygoid Muscle Superior and Inferior Heads contributes to what muscle movements WHEN ACTING INDEPENDENTLY AND ALTERNATIVELY?

Answer 4

Produce Side to Side Movement

Question 5

Medial Pterygoid Muscle Superficial and Deep Heads contributes to what muscle movements WHEN ACTING INDEPENDENTLY AND ALTERNATIVELY?

Answer 5

Produce a Grinding Motion

Question 6

Medial Pterygoid Muscle Superficial and Deep Heads contributes to what muscle movements?

Answer 6

Elevate and Protrude Mandible