Muscles of the Head Flashcards
(3 cards)
Temporalis
O: Temporal bone
I: Coronoid process of mandible
A: Closes jaw
N: Trigeminal Nerve
Masseter
O: Zygomatic arch and zygomatic bone
I: Angle and ramus of mandible
A: Prime mover of jaw closure
N: Trigeminal Nerve (CN V)
Buccinator
O: Maxilla and mandible
I: Orbicularis oris
A: Compresses the cheek
N: Facial Nerve (CN VII)