Muscles Of Mastication: Anatomy, Functions, Innervation

Muscles Of Mastication: Anatomy, Functions, Innervation

Enumerate the muscles of mastication.
Answer.

• Chief muscles of mastication
  • Masseter (most superficial)
  • Temporalis
  • Lateral pterygoid
  • Medial pterygoid
• Accessory muscles of mastication
• • Buccinator muscle
  • Digastric muscle