MUSCLES OF MASTICATION Flashcards
Masseter DEEP HEAD ORIGIN
zygomatic arch post. 1/3
Masseter INSERTION
Mandibular angle
Masseter INNERVATION
Mandibular N CN V3
via masteric N
Masseter ACTION
elevates (adducts) & protrudes mandible
Temporalis ORIGIN
temporal fossa (inf. temporal line)
Temporalis INSERTION
coronoid process of mandible
Temporalis INNERVATION
mandibular N (CN V3) via deep temporal N
Temporalis ACTION
vertial fibers: adduct mandible
horizontal fibers: retract mandible
unilateral fibers: lateral movements of mandible
Lateral Pterygoid Superficial Head ORIGIN
greater wing of sphenoid bone
lateral pterygoid Superficial head INSERTION
TMJ joint (articular disc)
Lateral Ptyergoid Inferior Head ORIGIN
lateral pterygoid plate
Lateral Pterygoid Inferior Head INSERTION
mandible (condylar process)
Lateral Pterygoid INNERVATION
mandibular N (CN V3)- via lateral pterygoid N
Lateral Pterygoid ACTION
bilateral: protrudes mandible
unilateral: lateral movements of mandible
Medial Pterygoid Superifical Head ORIGIN
maxilla (tuberosity)