Mastication muscle (O, I, A, Ns) Flashcards
1
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Origin: temporalis
A
temporal lines of parietal, temporal fossa, and temporal fascia
2
Q
Insertion: temporalis
A
anterior portion of mandibular ramus and coronoid process
3
Q
N. Innervation: temporalis
A
Mandibular division of trigeminal
4
Q
Action: temporalis
A
- Elevates and retracts mandible
- Involved in excursion
5
Q
Origin: Masseter
A
Zygomatic arch
6
Q
Insertion: Masseter
A
lateral side of mandibular ramus and angle of mandible
7
Q
Action: Masseter
A
- Elevates and protrudes mandible
- Involvedin excursion
8
Q
N. Innervation: Masseter
A
Mandibular division of trigeminal