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MUSCLES OF MASTICATION
The muscles which are required for mastication are known as the muscles of mastication These muscles help mainly in the movement of the mandible and not the maxilla as maxilla is an integral part of the skull and the mandible being the only movable bone in the skull.
MASSETER MUSCLE
It is one of the main muscle which helps in the process of mastication -In humans, the masseter is the second most efficient masticatory muscle. -Its origin and insertion make it very useful for the movement of the jaw and for applying good bite force for mastication. -Masseter muscle is a powerful muscle because of its Multipennate arrangement of fibers
MASSETER MUSCLE
-The masseter muscle extends from the zygomatic arch to the ramus and body of the mandible. -The fibers of this muscle are broad, extending from the region of the second molar on the surface of the mandible to the surface of the ramus.The muscle is divided into 2 parts Superficial Deep
MASSETER MUSCLE
Origin: Superficial layer anterior 2/3rd of lower border of zygomatic arch & zygomatic processof maxilla Middle layer anterior 2/3rd of deep surface & posterior 1/3rd of lower border of zygomatic arch Deep layer deep surface of zygomatic arch
MASSETER MUSCLE
Insertion : Superficial layer lower part of lateral surface of ramus of mandible Middle layer middle part of ramus Deep layer upper part of the ramus & coronoid process
MASSETER MUSCLE
The main function of masseter muscle is Elevation of the mandible lateral movements of the mandible for efficient chewing and grinding of the food unilateral chewing Retraction of the mandible
MASSETER MUSCLE
TEMPORALIS MUSCLE
-This is the muscle which helps in elevation of the mandible, It is one of the muscles of mastication. -It is large shaped in appearance and covers the Temporal area of the skull. Origin and Insertion: From the Parietal bone of the skull and is inserted on the coronoid process of the mandible.
TEMPORALIS MUSCLE
Functions: Elevation of the mandible Retraction of the mandible. Crushing of food between the molars. Posterior fibers draw the mandible backwards after it has been protruded. It is also a contributor to side to side grinding movement.
TEMPORALIS MUSCLE
SUPRAHYOID MUSCLES
It is the region above or superior to the hyoid bone in the neck. It includes the digastric, stylohyoid, mylohyoid, and the geniohyoid muscles.
SUPRAHYOID MUSCLES
Digastric muscle
SUPRAHYOID MUSCLES
Stylohyoid muscle
SUPRAHYOID MUSCLES
Mylohyoid muscle
SUPRAHYOID MUSCLES
Geniohyoid muscle
INFRAHYOID MUSCLES
These muscles are often referred to as strap muscles due to their ribbon-like appearance. They are located inferior to the hyoid bone. These muscles anchor the hyoid bone and depress the hyoid and larynx during swallowing and speaking. It includes the sternohyoid, thyrohyoid, and the omohyoid muscles.
INFRAHYOID MUSCLES
Sternohyoid Muscle
INFRAHYOID MUSCLES
Thyrohyoid Muscle
INFRAHYOID MUSCLES
Omohyoid Muscle