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Fisk- Swallowing

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Movements of mastication   1.Depression (Lateral Pterygoid M, infrahyoid muscles, digastric M). 2.Elevation (temporalis, masseter, and medial pterygoid). 3.Protraction (lateral pterygoid acting on articular disc). 4.Retraction (posterior temporalis fibers)  
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Movements of Grinding (mastication)   Lateral grinders: Masseter and temporalis. Medial grinders: Medial and Lateral Pterygoids. **done by the 2 pre-molars and 3 molars  
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What teeth are specifically for biting off food?   Spatula teeth. **NOT used for chewing  
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What type of joint is the TMJ   Hinge synovial Joint with an articular disc.  
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What are the two connections onto the Articular Disc?   1.Lateral pterygoid M. 2.Elastic Ligament (connects it posteriorly)  
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What happens to the condyle of the mandible during chewing.   It is moved out of the mandibular fossa. **Damage to the lateral pterygoid or the elastic ligament can cause the TMJ from functioning properly and lead to pain.  
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Which gland's secretions are more for digestion? lubrication?   Digest: Submandibular. Lube: Parotid  
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Where did the tongue arise from?   Occipital somites  
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What are the 2 main muscles that retract the tongue?   1.Styloglossus M. 2.Hyoglossus M.  
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2 main functions of the tongue in swallowing?   1.forming food into a bolus. 2.Pressing food against hard palate to force it into back of mouth.  
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What action closes the larynx?   Raising it (thyrohyoid, pharyngeal constrictors)  
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What is the main function of Cricopharyngeus m?   To keep air out of the stomach, must relax during swallowing.  
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Steps of Swallowing   1.Form bolus (tongue). 2.Move to oropharynx (tongue & styloglossus). 3.Close nasopharynx (LVP, TVP). 4.Close larynx (suprahyoid muscles). 5.Push down food (pharyngeal constrictors. RELAX cricopharyngeus)  
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