Muscles of mastication Flashcards
1
Q
Which are they?
A
- Masseter
- Temporalis
- Lateral pterygoid
- Medial pterygoid
2
Q
What is the innervation of these?
A
Mandibular branch of the trigeminal
3
Q
What do they act on?
A
TMJ
4
Q
Where is food placed in the mouth?
A
Between teeth so they are accessible to the cheek and the tongue
