oral function 1: muscles Flashcards
what is the origin of masseter?
zygomatic arch
what is the insertion of masseter?
lateral surface and angle of mandible
what is the action of masseter?
elevates mandible
how is masseter examined?
place one finger intra-orally and the other on the cheek
what is the origin of temporalis?
floor of temporal fossa
what is the insertion of temporalis?
coronoid process and anterior border of ramus
what is the action of temporalis?
elevates and retracts mandible
when is masseter tender?
px who have a clenching habit
when is temporalis tender?
px who have a bruxist habit
how to examine temporalis?
palpate origin by asking px to clench
digital palpation between superior and inferior temporal lines just above ear, extending forwards towards supra-orbital region
what is the origin of lateral pterygoid?
from lateral surface of lateral pterygoid plate
what is the insertion of lateral pterygoid?
anterior border of the condyle and intra-anticular disc via 2 independent heads
what is the function of lateral pterygoid?
protrudes and laterally deviates mandible and inferior head functions with mandibular depressors during openings
where does the inferior belly of the lateral pterygoid attach?
head of condyle
where does the superior belly insert?
intra-articular disc