Chewing- muscles Flashcards by Georgia Gadsby

Q

temporalis and masseter

A

close mouth
temporalis- elevates and rotates mandible
masseter- elevates mandible

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Q

Lateral pterygoid

A

opens mouth

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Q

medial pterygoid

A

swings mandible –> grinding
manbible upwards and medially
if just one –> swings to opposite side of face

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