Masticatory muscle
System
Muscular
SNOMED CT
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Masticatory muscle
Definition
In humans: Muscles arising in the zygomatic arch that close the jaw. Their nerve supply is masseteric from the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve. (From Stedman, 25th ed).
Also known as muscle of mastication — per UBERON
The Masticatory muscle is a part of the Muscular.