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    Masseter muscle - Wikipedia

    The masseter is a thick, somewhat quadrilateral muscle, consisting of three heads, superficial, deep and coronoid. The fibers of superficial and deep heads are continuous at their insertion. Superficial head The superficial head, the larger, arises by a thick, tendinous aponeurosis from the zygomatic process of … See more

    In anatomy, the masseter is one of the muscles of mastication. Found only in mammals, it is particularly powerful in herbivores to facilitate chewing of plant matter. The most obvious muscle of mastication is the … See more

    The action of the muscle during bilateral contraction of the entire muscle is to elevate the mandible, raising the lower jaw. Elevation of the mandible occurs during the closing of the jaws. The masseter parallels the medial pterygoid muscle See more

    The masseter muscle's positioning is a distinguishing feature of hystricognathous creatures such as mole-rats, where it passes partially through the infraorbital foramen and … See more

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    The masseter muscle can become enlarged in patients who habitually clench or grind (with See more

     
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  3. Masseter muscle: Anatomy, origin, insertion, function

    Nov 3, 2023 · Learn about the masseter muscle, a paired masticatory muscle that elevates and protrudes the mandible. Find out its origin, insertion, innervation, blood supply, relations and clinical conditions.

  4. The Masseter Muscle: Anatomy, Function, Treatment - Verywell …

  5. Masseter - Physiopedia

    The masseter muscle is one of the primary muscles of mastication, responsible for the elevation of the mandible and some protraction. The masseter muscle works in conjunction with two other jaw-closing muscles, the temporalis and …

  6. Anatomy, Head and Neck, Masseter Muscle

    Jun 5, 2023 · The masseter is one of the muscles of mastication. It is a powerful superficial quadrangular muscle originating from the zygomatic arch and inserts along the angle and lateral surface of the mandibular ramus.

  7. Masseter Muscle Origin, Function & Definition | Body …

    Jul 6, 2020 · Learn about the masseter muscle, a facial muscle that helps you chew solid foods. Find out how it is structured, where it connects, and what conditions can affect it.

  8. Masseter Muscle - Web DMD

    Jul 13, 2024 · The masseter muscle is a quadrangular-shaped muscle that covers the lateral aspect of the mandibular ramus. It lies superficial to the mandible, making it easily palpable and one of the primary muscles you feel …

  9. Masseter - Actions - Attachments - TeachMeAnatomy

  10. Masseter muscle - Anatomy, Structure, Function, Location

  11. Muscles of mastication: Anatomy, functions, …

    Nov 2, 2023 · The major function of the masseter muscle is to elevate the mandible, with a minor contribution to protrusion of the mandible. Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Learn the attachments, innervations and functions of the …

  12. Masseter (Left) | Complete Anatomy - Elsevier

    The masseter muscle is a powerful muscle of mastication that originates from the zygomatic arch and inserts into the mandible. It elevates and protracts the mandible, and can be affected by infections, trismus, or MH triggering agents.

  13. Masseter Muscle: Origin, Insertion, Innervation & Function

  14. Masseter Muscle - Attachments, Actions & Innervation

  15. Masseter | Chewing Muscle, Jaw Closure & Facial Expression

  16. Masseter Muscle Function, Location, Action & Innervation | What …

  17. The Muscles of Mastication - Attachments - TeachMeAnatomy

  18. Masseter - e-Anatomy - IMAIOS

  19. Masseter Botox: About, Procedure, Side Effects & More - Healthline

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