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What is the primary function of the muscles of mastication?
What is the primary function of the muscles of mastication?
From which pharyngeal arch do the muscles of mastication develop?
From which pharyngeal arch do the muscles of mastication develop?
Which nerve is responsible for the innervation of the muscles of mastication?
Which nerve is responsible for the innervation of the muscles of mastication?
What characteristic do all the muscles of mastication share?
What characteristic do all the muscles of mastication share?
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What role do the muscles of mastication play in the human body?
What role do the muscles of mastication play in the human body?
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Study Notes
Muscles of Mastication
- The muscles of mastication control jaw movements (temporomandibular joint).
- Four muscles are involved in mastication.
- These muscles originate from the first pharyngeal arch.
- Therefore, they receive innervation from a branch of the trigeminal nerve, the mandibular nerve.
- All muscles of mastication are bilateral structures.
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Test your knowledge on the muscles involved in mastication and their functions. This quiz covers the anatomy, innervation, and coordination of the muscles that control jaw movements. Perfect for students of anatomy and physiology.
