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Flashcards in Muscles of Mastication (Chewing) Deck (4)
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1
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Masseter

A

Helps with elevation, and protraction of the mandible bone.

2
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Temporalis

A

helps with elevation

3
Q

Medial pterygoid

A

Minor contribution with protrusion of the mandible

4
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Lateral ptyergoid

A

Only muscle to help with depression of the mandible.