Temporalis
Attachments: - temporal fossa - coronoid process and ramus of mandible Actions: - elevates mandible - retracts mandible (horizontal fibres) Innervation: - mandibular nerve
Masseter
Attachments: - zygomatic arch - angle and ramus of mandible Actions: - elevates mandible Innervation: - Mandibular nerve
Lateral pterygoid
Attachments: - lateral pterygoid plate - TMJ capsule and disc and condyloid process of mandible Actions: - protract mandible - depresses chin - large lateral chewing movements Innervation: - mandibular nerve
Medial pterygoid
Attachments: - lateral pterygoid plate - medial surface of ramus of mandible Actions: - elevates mandible - protracts mandible - small lateral chewing movements (grinding) Innervation: - mandibular nerve