HEAD NECK
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT
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Question
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Which muscles are responsible for closing the jaw?
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Masseter
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Temporalis
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Lateral Pterygoid
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Medial Pterygoid
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1, 2 & 4
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The classification of the muscles of mastication refers to four main muscles including the masseter, temporalis, medial pterygoid, and lateral pterygoid. The actions of the muscles of mastication open and close the mouth by influencing motion on the mandible.
Detailed explanation-2: -The primary muscles include: Masseter. Temporalis. Lateral pterygoid.
Detailed explanation-3: -Pterygoid muscles. The pterygoid muscles are two of the four muscles of mastication, located in the infratemporal fossa of the skull. These muscles are: lateral pterygoid and medial pterygoid. The primary function of the pterygoid muscles is to produce movements of the mandible at the temporomandibular joint.
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