Muscles of Mastication Acting on the Mandible at the Temporomandibular Joint Flashcards Preview

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1
Q

Temporalis Action

A

Elevates Mandible

2
Q

Masseter Action

A

Elevates Mandible

3
Q

Lateral Ptergoid Action

A

Protracts Mandible, depresses chin, swings jaw toward contralateral side.

4
Q

Medial Ptergoid Action

A

Elevates mandible with masseter, protrusion of jaw.

5
Q

Identify.

A

Temporalis

6
Q

Identify.

A

Masseter.

7
Q

Identify.

A

Lateral Pterygoid.

8
Q

Identify.

A

Medial Ptterygoid.