Muscles of Mastication Acting on the Mandible at the Temporomandibular Joint Flashcards
1
Q
Temporalis Action
A
Elevates Mandible
2
Q
Masseter Action
A
Elevates Mandible
3
Q
Lateral Ptergoid Action
A
Protracts Mandible, depresses chin, swings jaw toward contralateral side.
4
Q
Medial Ptergoid Action
A
Elevates mandible with masseter, protrusion of jaw.
5
Q
Identify.
A
Temporalis
6
Q
Identify.
A
Masseter.
7
Q
Identify.
A
Lateral Pterygoid.
8
Q
Identify.
A
Medial Ptterygoid.
