Medial pterygoid muscle
Medial Pterygoid Muscle
The Medial Pterygoid Muscle (pronunciation: /ˈmɛdiəl ˈptɛrɪɡɔɪd ˈmʌsəl/) is a muscle of the human anatomy that is part of the muscular system. It is one of the muscles of mastication, which are involved in the process of chewing.
Etymology
The term "Medial Pterygoid" is derived from the Greek words "pteryx" meaning wing and "eidos" meaning form or shape. The term "medial" refers to the muscle's position towards the midline of the body.
Function
The Medial Pterygoid Muscle works in conjunction with the Lateral Pterygoid Muscle to allow the lower jaw to move in a side-to-side grinding motion. This muscle also helps in closing the jaw.
Related Terms
- Mandible: The lower jaw bone, which is moved by the Medial Pterygoid Muscle.
- Temporalis and Masseter: Other muscles of mastication.
- Pterygoid process: The process of the sphenoid bone where the Medial Pterygoid Muscle originates.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medial pterygoid muscle
- Wikipedia's article - Medial pterygoid muscle
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