Muscles of Mastication (Chewing) Flashcards
1
Q
Masseter
A
Helps with elevation, and protraction of the mandible bone.
2
Q
Temporalis
A
helps with elevation
3
Q
Medial pterygoid
A
Minor contribution with protrusion of the mandible
4
Q
Lateral ptyergoid
A
Only muscle to help with depression of the mandible.