Muscles Of Mastication Flashcards by Joshua Dillon | Brainscape

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Temporalis

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Origin: Temporal fossa

Insertion: Coronoid process of the mandible

ACTION: Elevates mandible for chewing

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Masseter

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Origin: Zygomatic arch

Insertion: Angle and ramus of mandible

ACTION: Elevates mandible for chewing

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