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1. Masseter muscle: Anatomy, origin, insertion, function | Kenhub
Link: https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/masseter-muscle
Description: WebNov 3, 2023 · Origins, insertions, innervation and functions of the muscles of mastication. Synonyms: Masseter muscle is a paired, strong, thick and rectangular muscle that is originating from the zygomatic arch and extends down to the mandibular angle. It consists of a superficial and a deep part.
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2. Masseter muscle - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masseter_muscle
Description: WebIn 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 masseter muscle, since it …
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3. The Masseter Muscle: Anatomy, Function, Treatment - Verywell …
Link: https://www.verywellhealth.com/masseter-muscle-5089103
Description: WebMar 3, 2022 · Anatomy. Function. Associated Conditions. Rehabilitation. The masseter is a rectangular-shaped muscle in your face and jaw and is one of the primary muscles of mastication, or chewing. It consists of three distinct layers and works with nearby muscles to move your temporomandibular joint and jaw bone.
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4. Anatomy, Head and Neck, Masseter Muscle - StatPearls - NCBI …
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539869/
Description: WebJun 5, 2023 · The masseter muscle is one of the muscles of mastication. It is a powerful superficial quadrangular muscle with two divisions: superficial and deep. The superficial portion of the masseter muscle originates from a thick aponeurosis on the temporal process of the zygomatic bone and the anterior two-thirds of the inferior border of the zygomatic ...
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5. Masseter - Physiopedia
Link: https://www.physio-pedia.com/Masseter
Description: WebThe 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 …
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6. Masseter Muscle: Origin, Function, and Related Conditions - Healthgrades
Link: https://www.healthgrades.com/right-care/bones-joints-and-muscles/masseter-muscle
Description: WebSep 26, 2022 · Illustrated by Jason Hoffman. The masseter muscle is a jaw muscle that starts at the zygomatic arch (the prominences of the cheek) and inserts along the angle and lateral surface of the mandibular ramus. The masseteric artery, a branch of the internal maxillary artery, delivers blood to the masseter muscle.
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7. Masseter - Actions - Attachments - TeachMeAnatomy
Link: https://teachmeanatomy.info/encyclopaedia/m/masseter/
Description: WebJan 16, 2023 · The masseter is a muscle of mastication (chewing). It is quadrangular in shape and has two parts – deep and superficial. Attachments : The superficial part originates from maxillary process of the zygomatic bone. The deep part originates from the zygomatic arch of the temporal bone. Both parts attach to the ramus of the mandible.
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8. Masseter muscle - Anatomy, Structure, Function, Location
Link: https://anatomy.co.uk/masseter-muscle/
Description: WebDec 19, 2022 · Location. Function. Clinical significance. Last updated on December 19, 2022. The Masseter muscle is a powerful muscle located in the human jaw. It is responsible for controlling the movement of the jaw and is an important muscle for speaking, chewing, and swallowing.
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9. Masseter Muscle Origin, Function & Definition | Body Maps - Healthline
Link: https://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/masseter-muscle
Description: WebJul 6, 2020 · The masseter muscle is a facial muscle that plays a major role in the chewing of solid foods. The muscle is shaped similar to a parallelogram, connecting to the mandible (lower jawbone) and...
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10. Masseter | Chewing Muscle, Jaw Closure & Facial Expression
Link: https://www.britannica.com/science/masseter
Description: WebIt arises from the lower half of the vertebral column and iliac crest (hipbone) and tapers to a rounded tendon inserted at (attached to) the front of the upper part of the humerus (upper-arm bone).
