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The temporalis acts to do what?
The temporalis muscle acts to elevate and retract the mandible (lower jaw) during the process of chewing. It is one of the main muscles involved in mastication (chewing) and helps in closing the mouth during jaw movements.
The mandible elevated by what?
The mandible is elevated by the action of the temporalis, masseter, and medial pterygoid muscles. These muscles work together to close the jaw and elevate the mandible during activities such as chewing and biting.
Prime mover to raise the mandible?
The temporalis and masseter muscles are the primary muscles responsible for raising the mandible (lower jaw) during the process of chewing or biting. These muscles work together to produce the necessary force to close the mouth and elevate the mandible.
The acts synergistically with the masseter to elevate the mandible?
The masseter IS the functional muscle which closes the mandible (jaw).
What Produces the chewing movements of the mandible?
The chewing movements of the mandible are primarily produced by the coordinated action of several muscles, including the masseter, temporalis, and pterygoid muscles. These muscles work together to elevate, depress, and move the mandible side to side, allowing for effective grinding and crushing of food. The movements are controlled by the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V), which transmits signals between the brain and the muscles involved in mastication. Additionally, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) facilitates the mobility of the mandible during these movements.
Muscles used in your body while eating?
The masseter and the temporalis elevate the mandible. The Pterygoid muscles do varies movements of the jaw. All together it allows us to chew various foods at differient consistencies.
What muscles extend the head?
Trapezius - depends on actice region and stateof other muscles; may (1) elevate, retract, depress or rotate scapula upward, (2) elevate clavicle, or (3) extend neck
Muscles that elevate the angle of the mouth?
Muscles that elevate the angle of the mouth?
What muscles is responsible for the protraction of the mandible?
The lateral pterygoid muscle has a triangular shape, with two heads; superior and inferior. It has horizontally orientated muscle fibers, and is the major protractor of the mandible.
What is the ascending part of the mandible?
The ascending part of the mandible is the vertical portion of the mandible bone that extends from the mandibular angle to the coronoid process. It forms the posterior border of the ramus of the mandible and provides attachment for muscles involved in chewing and jaw movement.
Which muscles helps to open the mouth and depress the mandible?
lateral pterygoid, digastric, mylohyoid andgeniohyoid muscles
What is your jaw mussels called?
The muscles in your jaw are called the masseter muscles. These muscles are responsible for closing the jaw by raising the lower mandible.
