Muscles of Mastication Flashcards
1
Q
Temporalis origin?
A
Temporal lines
2
Q
Temporalis insertion?
A
Coronoid process of mandible
3
Q
Temporalis action?
A
Elevates and retracts mandible
4
Q
Temporalis innervation?
A
Trigeminal n., mandibular branch (CN V3)
5
Q
Masseter origin?
A
Zygomatic arch
6
Q
Masseter insertion?
A
Angle of mandible
7
Q
Masseter action?
A
Elevates and protracts mandible
8
Q
Masseter innervation?
A
Trigeminal n., mandibular branch (CN V3)
