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The muscle of mastication control the?

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∙ 10y ago
Updated: 9/7/2023

The muscles of mastication control the jaw, specifically its adduction.

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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


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


Is mastication voluntary?

mastication is simply chewing, so yes, it is voluntary

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