Only muscle that depresses mandible
Lateral pterygoid
All others elevate
Ankyloglossia
Tongue tied
When lingual frenum limits tongue movement
Can cause speech impediments
Primary muscles for mastication
Masseter
Temporalis
Lateral and medial pterygoid
Secondary muscles for mastication
Buccinator
Suprahyoid muscles
Infrahyoid muscles
Exostosis
Term for any bony growth
Lateral surface growth towards cheek or tori
Mucous membrane vs keratin layer
Mucous- lines the mouth, like skin except wet
Cheeks and floor of mouth
Keratin layer- tough outer tissue to cover mucosa
Hard palate and gingiva