The temporalis, masseter, and internal and external pterygoid muscles, which are mainly used for chewing, have a minor effect on expression as well.
Non-functional contact of the mandibular and maxillary teeth resulting in clenching or tooth grinding due to repetitive, unconscious contraction of the masseter and temporalis muscles.
Common graft sites include the temporalis fascia and the tragus.
Sphenomandibularis is considered by many sources to be a portion of the temporalis, rather than a distinct muscle.
These are anchored under secure points in fronto-occipitalis and temporalis tissues.
For the mouth to close it requires the following muscles: the masseter, temporalis, and medial pterygoid muscle.
The mandible is moved primary by the four muscles of mastication: the masseter, medial pterygoid, lateral pterygoid and the temporalis.
Depending upon the incision used, the temporalis muscle is incised or reflected inferiorly.
