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Dental Mentor Pro ®️ on Instagram: "🌟The primary muscles of mastication are the group of muscles responsible for the movement of the jaw during chewing (mastication). There are four main muscles involved in this process: 1️⃣ Masseter: This is the most powerful muscle of mastication. It is a thick, strong muscle that originates from the zygomatic arch (cheekbone) and inserts into the angle and ramus of the mandible (lower jaw). It elevates and closes the jaw during chewing. 2️⃣ Temporalis: This muscle is located on the sides of the skull and originates from the temporal bone. It inserts onto the coronoid process of the mandible. The temporalis muscle is responsible for closing the jaw and retracting the mandible (pulling it backward). 3️⃣ Medial Pterygoid: This muscle is situate

Dental Mentor Pro ®️ on Instagram: "🌟The primary muscles of mastication are the group of muscles responsible for the movement of the jaw during chewing (mastication). There are four main muscles involved in this process: 1️⃣ Masseter: This is the most powerful muscle of mastication. It is a thick, strong muscle that originates from the zygomatic arch (cheekbone) and inserts into the angle and ramus of the mandible (lower jaw). It elevates and closes the jaw during chewing. 2️⃣ Temporalis…

Here’s some clinical Points to know for the Muscles of Mastication ⤵️  This week we have lots of lessons on highly tested topics coming up 👉🏼@rev.med Also follow along here for more 👉🏽@rev.neuro  Muscles of Mastication (Take Massive Large Mouthfuls)   *Temporalis *Masseter *Lateral pterygoid *Medial pterygoid  ✅ Clinical Notes  1️⃣ Innervation and Paralysis  *Innervated by CN V3 (mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve). *Lesions cause: -Weak chewing -Jaw deviation toward the side of the le...

Here’s some clinical Points to know for the Muscles of Mastication ⤵️ This week we have lots of lessons on highly tested topics coming up 👉🏼@rev.med Also follow along here for more 👉🏽@rev.neuro Muscles of Mastication (Take Massive Large Mouthfuls) *Temporalis *Masseter *Lateral pterygoid *Medial pterygoid ✅ Clinical Notes 1️⃣ Innervation and Paralysis *Innervated by CN V3 (mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve). *Lesions cause: -Weak chewing -Jaw deviation toward the side of…

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