MUSCLES OF MASTICATION Flashcards
1
Q
Temporalis and Masseter
A
Both elevators of mandible when chewing on food and closing mouth
2
Q
Lateral Pterygoid
A
Depressor of mandible to open mouth; can also move mandible side-to-side
3
Q
Medial Pterygoid
A
Elevator of mandible when chewing on food and closing mouth
4
Q
How muscles does it take to open the mouth?
A
1 muscle
5
Q
How many muscles does it take to close the mouth?
A
3 muscles
6
Q
Which three muscles are involved in opening the mouth?
A
- Temporalis
- Medial Pterygoid
- Masseter
