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Muscles of Mastication Flashcards

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Temporalis

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Elevates mandible

Deep temporal branches of mandibular nerve (CN V3)

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Masseter

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Elevates and protrudes mandible to close jaw

Masseteric Nerve–Branch of mandibular n (CN V3)

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Lateral Pterygoid

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Protrudes mandible and unilaterally produces side to side movement of the mandible

Lateral pterygoid nerve–branch of mandibular nerve (CN V3)

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Medial Pterygoid

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Helps elevate mandible to close jaw and unilaterally produces grinding

Medial pterygoid nerve–branch of manidublar nerve (CN V3)

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