Mastication Muscles Anatomy

Which muscle is responsible for elevating the mandible during chewing?

Which muscle is located deep to the zygomatic arch and has three layers?

Which muscle has its origin on the zygomatic arch and inserts into the coronoid process and the anterior border of the ramus of the mandible?

Which muscle is responsible for lateral excursion of the mandible?

Which muscle is responsible for medial excursion of the mandible?

Which muscle plays a role in retracting the mandible?

The temporal muscle has its origin from which of the following structures?

Which nerve innervates the lateral pterygoid muscle?

What is the function of the medial pterygoid muscle?

Which artery is located between the superficial and deep layers of the temporalis fascia?

The lateral pterygoid muscle is responsible for which action?

Which structure does the medial pterygoid muscle have its origin from?

Innervation of the temporal muscle is provided by which nerve?

Which nerve provides innervation to the lateral pterygoid muscle?

Where does the temporal muscle insert?

What forms the roof of the oral cavity?

Where is the vestibule of the oral cavity located?

What is the function of the orbicularis oris muscle?

What gives the reddish color to the vermilion border of the lips?

What separates the vestibule from the oral cavity proper when the teeth are apposed?

What forms the floor of the oral cavity?

Which structure connects each lip to the gum?

Where are the largest buccal mucous glands located?

What is the composition of gums (gingivae)?

What is the function of the hard palate?

What forms a narrow, low ridge in the hard palate?

Which artery supplies the lips with blood?

Where do the submandibular lymph nodes drain from the lips?

What provides sensory innervation to the lower lip?

Which nerve provides sensory innervation to the upper lip?