Muscular Pt. 2 Muscles for Chewing Flashcards
1
Q
Temporalis:
A
Loction: Overlies temporal bone
Inserts: On mandible/jaw bone
Action: Raises mandible up & side-to-side
2
Q
Masseter:
A
Location: Overlies the mandibular ramus
Action: Elevates/raises mandible
3
Q
Ptergoids:
A
Location: Deep to masseter
4
Q
Medial Ptergoids:
A
Location: Deep to mandibular ramus
Action: elevates mandible to CLOSE jaw
5
Q
Lateral Ptergoids:
A
Location: Deep to zygomatic arch
Action: Lowers mandible to OPEN jaw