Muscles of Mastication (O/I/A) Flashcards
1
Q
Masseter
A
O: Zygomatic arch and bone
I: Angle of Ramus and Mandible
A: Closes Jaw
2
Q
Temporalis
A
O: Temporal Fossa
I: Coronoid process of Mandible
A: Closes Jaw
3
Q
Medial Pterygoid
A
O: Medial surface of lateral pterygoid plate
I: Medial surface of mandible
A: Protract and “grind” mandible
4
Q
Lateral Pterygoid
A
O: Greater wing and lateral pterygoid plate of sphenoid bone
I: Condylar process of mandible
A: Protract and “grind” mandible