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masticatory muscle

jaw muscle

In humans: 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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Tipo Muscle
Estructura principal jaw muscle
Nombre latino jaw muscle
FMA ID 74060

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the masticatory muscle?

In humans: 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).

What is the Latin name for the masticatory muscle?

The Latin name for the masticatory muscle is jaw muscle.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:74060 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0003681 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.