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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
The principal muscle of mastication that closes the mouth is?
The principal muscle of mastication that closes the mouth is the masseter muscle. This powerful muscle is located at the back of the jaw and plays a key role in elevating the mandible to facilitate chewing. It works in conjunction with other muscles, such as the temporalis and pterygoid muscles, to enable effective movement of the jaw during mastication.
What muscle is lateral to the ramus of the mandible?
The masseter muscle is lateral to the ramus of the mandible.
What is another name for chewing?
Mastication
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.
Where does mastication occur?
Mouth
