Latin: Musculus masseter Definition The masticatory muscle (musculus masseter) is a masticatory muscle of the skeletal muscles and is responsible for closing the jaw together with the temporalis and medial pterygoid muscles. In addition, the masseter promotes the flow of saliva by exerting pressure on the salivary gland (Glandula parotis). History Base: front 2/3 of … Masticatory muscle
Latin: Musculus temporalis Definition The temporal muscle is the strongest jaw-closer of the chewing muscles. This skeletal muscle works together with the masticatory muscle and the inner wing muscle to close the jaw and additionally pushes it backwards (so-called retrograde movement). History Base: mandible (Processus coronoideus mandibulae) Origin: temporal fossa (lateral surface of the skull) … Temporal 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
