Masticatory muscle

System Muscular
SNOMED CT 244769003

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.

Also identified as