Masseter Reflex: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The masseter reflex is an intrinsic reflex of the masticatory muscles that is triggered by a blow to the lower jaw and closes the jaw. The reflex is one of the muscle stretch reflexes and corresponds to an innate reflex movement of the masseter muscle. The masseter reflex may be absent in peripheral and central … Masseter Reflex: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases