Unit I Mandible and associated structures Flashcards
What forms the temporomandibular joint?
the condylar process of the mandible and temporal bone
Where is the area of attachment on the mandible for muscle of mastication?
the coronoid process
TMJ syndrome, a major cause of migraines, is due to the misalignment of
the condylar process
The superior mental spine is an origin for what muscle?
the genioglossus
The inferior mental spine is an origin for what muscle?
geniohyoid
The digastric fossa is an origin for what muscle?
the anterior belly of the digastric
The mylohyoid line is an origin for what muscle?
mylohyoid
What is the location of the sublingual gland?
the sublingual fossa
The submandibular gland is located where?
submandibular fossa
Origin of the posterior belly of the digastric
mastoid process
Origin of the anterior belly of the digastric
digastric fossa
Insertion of digastric
both bellies insert onto an intermediate tendon on the hyoid
Innervation of anterior belly of digastric
nerve to mylohyoid
innervation of posterior belly of digastric
cervical branch of facial
Function of digastric
elevates hyoid
depresses mandible when hyoid is fixed
Origin of mylohyoid
mylohyoid line
Insertion of mylohyoid
body of hyoid and median raphe
Innervation of mylohyoid
nerve to mylohyoid
Function of mylohyoid
elevates hyoid and floor of mouth
Origin of geniohyoid
inferior mental spine