Muscles of mastication Flashcards by Steven Anjorin | Brainscape

Q

What nerve supplies the muscles of mastication?

A

Mandibular branch of Trigeminal (CN V3)

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Q

Function of masseter

A

elevation of mandible

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Function of temporalis

A

elevation of mandible
retraction of mandible

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Q

function of medial pterygoid

A

elevation of mandible

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function of lateral pterygoid

A

protrusion of mandible
lateral movement of mandible

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