Muscles of Mastication

Question 1

Mastication involves many muscles under the control of what system?

Answer 1

The Nervous System

Question 2

Name the Processes of Mastication

Answer 2

1. ingestion of food

2. muscles coordinate to place food b/w opposing teeth

Question 3

What are the 4 Muscles of Mastication?

Answer 3

1. Masseter Muscle
2. Temporalis Muscle
3. Medial Pterygoid Muscle
4. Lateral Pterygoid Muscle

Question 4

All the Muscles of Mastication are innervated by what Nerve?

Answer 4

V(3)

cranial nerve V 3rd division/mandibular nerve

Question 5

All the Muscles of Mastication have a right and left side…also called what?

Answer 5

Paired

Question 6

The blood supply for the Muscles of Mastication comes from what branches?

Answer 6

Branches of the Maxillary Artery