Muscles of Mastication

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Last updated 3:08 PM on 9/28/26
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Masseter Origin

Zygomatic Arch

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Masseter Insertion

Lateral ramus and angle of mandible

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Masseter Action

Elevates and protrudes mandible

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Masseter innervation

CN V3 - Mandibular division of Trigeminal

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Temporalis Origin

Floor of Temporal Fossa / deep temporal fascia

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Temporalis Insertion

Coronoid process / anterior border of mandible ramus

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Temporalis Action

Elevates and Retrudes Mandible

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Temporalis Innervation

CN V3 - Mandibular division of Trigeminal

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Anterior Digastric Origin

Digastric Fossa of Mandible

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Digastric Insertion

Hyoid bone (via intermediate tendon)

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Digastric Action

Elevates hyoid / depresses mandible

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Digastric Innervation

CN V3 - Mandibular division of Trigeminal

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Mylohyoid Innervation

CN V3 - Mandibular division of Trigeminal

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Mylohyoid Origin

Mandible (Mylohyoid Line)

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Mylohyoid Insertion

Hyoid Bone and Mylohyoid raphe

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Mylohyoid Action

Elevates hyoid / tounge during swallowing and speaking