5 Questions
Which muscle is responsible for retracting the mandible?
Temporalis
What is the action of the Masseter muscle?
Elevates the mandible to close the mouth
Which nerve supplies the Medial pterygoid muscle?
Nerve to medial pterygoid
Where does the Lateral pterygoid muscle insert?
Pterygoid fovea and capsule of the T.M joint
What is the action of the Lateral pterygoid muscle?
Depresses the mandible and protrudes the mandible
Test your knowledge of the muscles involved in the process of mastication, including their origins, insertions, nerve supply, and actions. This quiz covers the masseter, temporalis, and lateral pterygoid muscles.
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