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D-A&P MOM Chart
Dental A&P Muscles of Mastication Chart
| Action | Muscles |
|---|---|
| Mandibular Protrusion | Lateral Pterygoid |
| Mandibular Restution | Posterior/Horizontal fibers of the temporal muscle, the digastric muscle |
| Lateral Excursion of the mandible | One lateral pterygoid (the left lateral pterygoid moves the jaw right) |
| Elevation of the mandible (closes the mouth) | Medial Pterygoid, the Masseter, the Temporal |
| Depression of the mandible (opens the mouth) | Inferior head of the Pterygoid, Hyoid muscles |
| Laryngeal Movements | Larynx, Hyoid muscles, Thyrohyoid |