Muscles Of Mastication Flashcards by Eric Kim | Brainscape

Q

Masseter

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Zygomatic arch

Lateral surface of mandibular ramus

Elevates mandible

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Temporalis

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Lateral surface of skull

Coronoid process of mandible

Elevates and retracts the mandible

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Medial pterygoid

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Pterygoid plate of sphenoid

Medial mandibular ramus

Lateral movements to grind food

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Lateral pterygoid

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Pterygoid plate and greater wing of sphenoid

Condyle and neck of mandible

Lateral movements to grind food

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