temporalis muscle

jaw adductor muscle

Pharyngeal arch 1 muscle that is innervated by the deep temporal branches of the trigeminal nerve and attaches to the wall of the braincase (including the cranial vault) and mandible.

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Type Muscle
Parent Structure masticatory muscle
Latin Name jaw adductor muscle
FMA ID 49006

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the temporalis muscle?

Pharyngeal arch 1 muscle that is innervated by the deep temporal branches of the trigeminal nerve and attaches to the wall of the braincase (including the cranial vault) and mandible.

What is the Latin name for the temporalis muscle?

The Latin name for the temporalis muscle is jaw adductor muscle.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:49006 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001598 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — temporalis muscle Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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