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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.
How long does take a hairline fracture to heal on dogs?
Healing occurs in dogs at varying rates depending on the age of the pet, severity of the damage, and if the fracture is stabilized. For example, young puppies generally heal within a few weeks, while healing can take several months in older dogs. Be sure to limit your dog's activity during the healing process so it will not incure further injury.
Can a dog walk on a broken leg?
Yes, it is possible, depending on the type of break/fracture. Humans and animals alike can remain ambulatory with multiple types of fractures. When a fracture is displaced (bone ends have moved away from each other) is the only fractures that make weight baring impossible. But regardless of the type of fracture, continuous weight baring typically causes further tissue damage.
What are various muscles assisting in mastication?
The four main muscles involved in mastication, or chewing, are the masseter, the temporalis, the medial pterygoid and the lateral pterygoid. Muscles associated with the hyoid, such as the sternohyomastoid, also helps to open the jaw.
How long till a snake eats after shedding its skin?
The whole process from start to finish - should take about a week.
What inserts on the coronoid process of the mandible?
The insertion of the temporalis muscle is on the coronoid process of the mandible.
What bone in face contains coronoid process?
The mandible bone in the face contains the coronoid process. It is a bony projection located on the anterior portion of the mandible, near the condyle. It serves as a point of attachment for muscles involved in chewing and jaw movement.
What muscle is Inserted on the coronoid process of the mandible?
The temporalis
Is the coronoid process of the mandible anterior or posterior to the mandibular condyle?
The coronoid process of the mandible is anterior to the mandibular condyle. It serves as the site of attachment for the temporalis muscle, which plays a role in closing the jaw during chewing.
What is the function of the temporalis?
the function of the temporalis (muscular system) is to muscle extending from the temporal fossa to the coronoid process of the mandible; acts to raise the mandible and close the jaws.
Where does the masseter temporalis and pterygoids all insert?
The masseter inserts on the mandible, specifically on the angle and ramus. The temporalis inserts on the coronoid process of the mandible. The lateral pterygoid inserts on the condyloid process of the mandible, while the medial pterygoid inserts on the angle 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.
What is an attachment site for the temporalis?
The attachment site for the temporalis muscle is the coronoid process of the mandible. This muscle originates from the temporal fossa of the skull and inserts at the coronoid process, allowing it to participate in actions like elevating and retracting the mandible during activities such as chewing and speaking.
Anterior depression superior to the trochlea that receives part of the ulna whenthe forearm is flexed?
Olecranon fossa receives when extended Coronoid fossa receives it when flexed
Where is the coronoid process?
Ulna
Is the coronoid fossa on the lateral and posterior side of the humerus?
No, the coronoid fossa is on the lateral and anterior aspect of the humerus. It receives the coronoid process of the ulna during flexion of the elbow.
Does a broken jaw weeken your cheek bone?
Typically no. A broken jaw is when your mandible gets fractured (usually in two places). Your cheek is formed by the zygomatic bone, which is part of your fused skull. But the coronoid process of the mandible is right next to the zygomatic bone, so I guess it might be possible for both to get fractured in the same injury.
