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The temporalis muscle is a key muscle involved in the process of mastication, or chewing. It is located on the side of the head and helps elevate and retract the mandible (jawbone), allowing for efficient biting and grinding of food. Additionally, its function contributes to proper jaw alignment and can influence overall oral health. By facilitating effective chewing, the temporalis muscle plays a role in digestion and nutrient absorption.
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Which muscles elevate and retract the mandible?
Temporalis, Masseter and the Medial Pterygoid
What muscle is Inserted on the coronoid process of the mandible?
The temporalis
What is the fan shaped muscle over the temporal bone?
The Temporalis
Which term does not belong buccinator frontalis masseter mastication or temporalis?
Mastication is what those muscles can help you do.
Which of the following muscles closes the jaw?
both masseter and temporalis
What muscle is a synergist of the masseter muscle?
The muscle that aids the jaw in closing is the temporalis muscle. The masseter is the muscle that primarily moves the jaw.
Which muscles make us chew?
Facial muscles help all parts of your face move
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temporalis fascia
What type of fascicle arrangement does temporalis have?
The temporalis muscle has a convergent fascicle arrangement. This means that the muscle fibers originate from a broad area and converge to a single tendon at the insertion point. This arrangement allows the temporalis to generate strong and effective force when closing the jaw.
Number of origins of the temporalis muscle?
THE ORIGIN OF THE TEMPORALIS MUSCLE IS TEMPORAL FOSSA Insertion: Coronid process of the mandible Function/Action: Closes Jaw
What is the muscle that closes and retracts the mandible?
Temporalis
What are two muscles that connect to the mandible and cranium and close the jaw?
Two muscles that connect the mandible to the cranium and are responsible for closing the jaw are the masseter and temporalis muscles. These muscles work together to help in the process of chewing and biting.
