Masticatory Muscles

Muscles arising in the zygomatic arch that close the jaw. Their nerve supply is masseteric from the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve. (From Stedman, 25th ed)

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Tree Number(s): A02.633.567.600, A14.530

MeSH Unique ID: D008410

Entry Terms:

• Masticatory Muscle
• Muscle, Masticatory
• Muscles, Masticatory

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Musculoskeletal System
Muscles
Muscle, Skeletal
Masticatory Muscles
Masseter Muscle
Pterygoid Muscles
Temporal Muscle

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Stomatognathic System
Masticatory Muscles
Masseter Muscle
Pterygoid Muscles
Temporal Muscle