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Medial Pterygoid Muscle Flashcards

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What is the Origin for the Medial Pterygoid Muscle?

A

Medial aspect of the Lateral Pterygoid Plate

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What is the insertion of the Medial Pterygoid Muscle?

A

Medial of the Mandible angle

or inside portion

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What is the action of the Medial Pterygoid Muscle?

A

Elevation of the Mandible

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The action of the Medial Pterygoid Muscle and the action of the Masseter Muscle creates what for the mandible?

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a supportive sling

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