muscles of mastication Flashcards
1
Q
temporalis
A
O: temporal fossa
I: zygomatic arch
N: mandibular n
A: elevate mandible
2
Q
lateral pterygoid
A
O: lateral pterygoid plate
I: TMJ
N: mandibular n
A: lateral movement of mandible
3
Q
medial pterygoid
A
O: medial surface of lateral pterygoid plate
I: pterygoid tubercle on mandibular angle
N: mandibular n
A: elevate mandible
4
Q
masseter
A
O: zygomatic arch
I: mandibular angle
N: mandibular nerve
A: elevate mandible