0
The muscles of mastication control the jaw, specifically its adduction.
Wiki User
∙ 9y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agomadible
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
A muscle that assists with mastication?
Your tongue assists with mastication. Mastication mainly is done by the Temporal Mandibular muscles though.
What is the strongest muscle of mastication?
Masseter
Does the masseter muscle functions in mastication?
Yes
What is the Tonic concentration of mastication muscle?
Trismus
What is the common name for masseter?
muscle of mastication.
Which muscle of mastication would be responsible for mandibular?
temporalis
Which muscle do you control smooth muscle or skeletal muscle?
You are in direct control of skeletal muscle.
What muscles are used to masticate?
Mastication, or chewing, involves a total of four muscles. These muscles are the masseter, temporalis, medial pterygoid, and lateral pterygoid.
How is mastication involved in processing food?
Mastication is another word for chewing.
Where does mastication occur?
Mouth
Is mastication voluntary?
mastication is simply chewing, so yes, it is voluntary
What is the difference between thevoluntry muscle and the involuntry muscle?
An involuntary muscle is a muscle you have no control over. An involuntary muscle is you heart or lungs. You breathe and you heart beats, but you can not control it. A voluntary muscle is a muscle that you control like your legs. You have control over when you walk. I like doin' yo mom
