Muscles Of Mastication Flashcards

1
Q

What muscles perform jaw protrusion?

A

Tenporalis, medial, lateral pterygoid

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2
Q

What muscles perform jaw retraction?

A

Temporalis and suprahyoid

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3
Q

What muscles perform mouth closure?

A

Massetter, temporalis, medial and lateral pterygoid

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4
Q

What muscles are involved in mouth opening?

A

Lateral pterygoid, anterior head of digastric and suprahyoid

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