Anatomy

Question 1

Strongest muscle of mastication?

Answer 1

Masseter

Question 2

Muscles of mastication are innervated by what nerve?

Answer 2

Mandibular (V3)

Question 3

What muscle elevates the mandible?

Answer 3

Medial Pterygoid, Temporalis, Masseter

Question 4

4 muscles of mastication?

Answer 4

Temporalis, Masster (Deep and superficial), Medial Pterygoid (deep and superficial), Lateral Pterygoid (superior and inferior)

Question 5

Lateral pterygoid origin? To?

Answer 5

Superior- Greater wing of sphenoid
Inferior-lateral pteragoid plate of sphenoid

Converge to a tendon to the neck of the mandible.

Question 6

Lateral Pterygoid function?

Answer 6

Bilaterally: laterally protracts the mandible pushing jaw forward
Unilaterally: side to side movement of the jaw