Muscles of Mastication Flashcards by abby fisher

Q

masseter m

A

elevate mandible

mandibular division of trigeminal n

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temporalis m

A

elevate mandible, retract mandible

mandibular division of trigeminal n

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medial pterygoid m

A

elevate, protract and move mandible side to side

mandibular division of trigeminal n

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lateral pterygoid m

A

depress, protract and move mandible side to side

mandibular division of trigeminal n

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trapezius m

A

elevate, retract and depress scapula

accessory n

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sternocleidomastoid m

A

bilateral: flex cervical portion of vertebral column

unilateral: rotate head to opposite side

accessory n

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