Outer wing muscle
Latin: Musculus pterygoideus lateralis English: lateral pterygoid muscle Synergists: mainly the suprahyal muscles: Musculus geniohyoideus, Musculus digastricus, Musculus mylohyoideus, Musculus stylohyoideus Antagonists: Musculus masseter, Musculus temporalis, Musculus pterygoideus medialis Definition The outer wing muscle is the only jaw opener. In addition, it pushes the lower jaw in the opposite direction during unilateral contraction, which results … Outer wing muscle