Muscles of Mastication Flashcards by Andrew Fernandez | Brainscape

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Masseter

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Origin: Zygomatic arch

Insertion: Angle of mandible

Innervation: Anterior Trunk of Mandibular nerve (CN V3)

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Temporalis

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Origin: Temporal fossa

Insertion: Coronoid process of mandible

Innervation: Anterior Trunk of Mandibular nerve (CN V3)

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Lateral Pterygoid

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Origin: Lateral surface of lateral pterygoid plate

Insertion: Articular disc of TMJ

Innervation: Anterior Trunk of Mandibular nerve (CN V3)

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Medial Pterygoid

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Origin: Medial surface of pterygoid plate

Insertion: Ramus of mandible

Innervation: Anterior Trunk of Mandibular nerve (CN V3)

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