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The masseter. It can exert an amazing force. I think it was 700 pounds of pressure.
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How does your mouth increase surface area of food?
chewing
How does chewing mint gum change the temperature in your mouth?
yes?
Which muscle is stronger the mouth legs or arms?
the mouth
What type of digestions takes place in the mouth?
chemical and mechanical
What does the geography term mouth mean?
a mouth is something that you chew food with. OR if your like me i don't need to know about the food chewing mouth but the geography term mouth, then you came to the wrong website!
What kind of muscles is a Zygomaticus major muscle?
The zygomaticus is a skeletal muscle, and as such is a 'striated' muscle. It is also a parallel muscle. It functions in chewing, and is therefor one of the 'Masticating' muscles.
What muscle originates on the temporal fossa?
The muscle that originates on the temporal fossa is the temporalis muscle. It is a fan-shaped muscle located on the side of the head. It is responsible for the movement of the jaw, including chewing and closing the mouth.
What is chewing reflex?
it is the reflex initiated by food entering the mouth. 1. food enters mouth and lower jaw drops open 2. opening of lower jaw initiates a strecth reflex in muscle that are responsible for chewing 3. strecth reflex causes contraction of these muscles and mouth closes. 4. one cycle of chewing is complete (i.e. opening and closing of mouth) 5. this process repeats until swallowing reflex is initiated
What is chewing with your mouth opened called?
chewing like a cow
How are enzyms similar to chewing and how are they different?
enzymes and chewing are part of your mouth
What is the chewing muscle covering the angle of the mandible?
The masseter muscle is the chewing muscle covering the angle of the mandible. During bilateral contraction, the muscle elevates the mandible, raising the lower jaw.
Is a platypuses mouth used for chewing?
describe their mouth and teeth
What muscles is not involved in the process of chewing or manipulating food in the mouth A. Masseter B. Omohyoid C. Temporalis D. Pterygoid E. Hyoglossus?
B. Omohyoid. The omohyoid muscle is not directly involved in the process of chewing or manipulating food in the mouth. It acts to depress and stabilize the hyoid bone in the neck.
What does chewing food require?
mouth
Is chewing with your mouth open bad manners?
Yes, chewing with your mouth open is very poor etiquette. A person should always chew with their mouth closed; swallow the food and then they can open their mouth.
What are mouth sores caused by?
Mouth sores are caused by Chewing Tobacco.
What was the exact reason that chewing gum was invented?
to have good mouth musils while chewing
