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Friday, March 28, 2003

AIPPG 2003 Dental MCQ Answer 08

Posted by Vishaal at 3/28/2003 05:42:00 PM Friday, March 28, 2003
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Muscles of Mastication

Muscle Origin Insertion Action

Temporalis

 Temporal bone

Parietal bone

 Coronoid process Elevates jaw

Retracts jaw

Masseter Zygomatic arch Mandibular angle Elevates jaw
Lateral Pterygoid (Superior Head) Sphenoid bone Temporomandibular Disk Draws articular disk forward
Lateral Pterygoid (Inferior Head) Lateral Side of Lateral Pterygoid Plate Mandibular neck (bilaterally) Protracts jaw

(unilaterally) Abducts jaw (grinding)

Medial Pterygoid Medial Side of Lateral Pterygoid Plate Mandibular angle Elevates jaw

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