Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Strongest muscle of mastication?
A
Masseter
2
Q
Muscles of mastication are innervated by what nerve?
A
Mandibular (V3)
3
Q
What muscle elevates the mandible?
A
Medial Pterygoid, Temporalis, Masseter
4
Q
4 muscles of mastication?
A
Temporalis, Masster (Deep and superficial), Medial Pterygoid (deep and superficial), Lateral Pterygoid (superior and inferior)
5
Q
Lateral pterygoid origin? To?
A
Superior- Greater wing of sphenoid
Inferior-lateral pteragoid plate of sphenoid
Converge to a tendon to the neck of the mandible.
6
Q
Lateral Pterygoid function?
A
Bilaterally: laterally protracts the mandible pushing jaw forward
Unilaterally: side to side movement of the jaw
