Temporal and Infratemporal Fossa Flashcards
Temporomandibular Joint
Modified hinge joint
has articular disk
Articular Disk
made of fibrocartilage
Superior and Inferior compartments
Superior Compartment of Articular Disk
gliding back and forth; side to side movements
attaches to tendon of lateral pterygoid
Inferior Compartment of Articular Disk
Hinge movements
Attachments of Temporomandibular Joint
superiorly- articular tubercle and mandibular fossa
inferiorly- neck of mandible
Temporalis Muscle
Elevates and pulls back mandible, right and left lateral movement for grinding and chewing
Innervation of Temporalis M
Anterior and Posterior Deep Temporal Nerves
Insertion of Temporalis M
Coronoid process and anterior surface of ramus of mandible
Masseter Muscle
Elevate, forward and backward movements of mandible, R and L movements
Innervation of Masseter
Masseteric Nerve
Insertion of Masseter
Angle and lateral suface of mandible
Lateral Pterygoid Muscle
moves mandible forward and down
R and L lateral mvmts for chewing and grinding
Innervation for Lateral Pterygoid Muscle
Lateral Pterygoid Nerves
Insertion for Lateral Pterygoid Muscle
pterygoid fovea on anterior surface of neck of mandible
joint capsule and articular disc of temporomandibular joint
Origin of Temporalis M
Inferior temporal line, temporal fossa, temporalis fascia
Origin of Masseter
maxillary process of zygomatic bone and zygomatic arch
Origin of Superior Head of Lateral Pterygoid
Infratemporal surface of greater wing of sphenoid
Origin of Inferior Head of Lateral Pterygoid
Lateral surface of lateral pterygoid plate
Medial Pterygoid Muscle
Elevates and moves forward mandible, R and L lateral movements
Innervation of Pterygoid Muscle
Medial pterygoid nerve